Boy name
Mihail name meaning
“Who is like God?”
Mihail means “Who is like God?” It is connected with the Greek and Slavic forms of Hebrew Mikha’el, a name expressing a question about divine uniqueness. Used for boys in Türkiye, it shares its origin with Michael and Michel, linking several distinct naming traditions.
What does Mihail mean?
Who is like God?
In Turkish: Tanrı gibi olan kim?
Mihail belongs to the name family that includes Michael, Mihal, and Mikhail. Its question emphasizes God's uniqueness rather than seeking a comparison. The association with the archangel Michael supplies its principal historical and religious imagery in Jewish and Christian traditions across several languages.
Origin of the name Mihail
Mihail is related to Greek and Slavic forms of Hebrew Mikha'el. Its source is a rhetorical question expressing God's uniqueness.
How to pronounce Mihail
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mihail/ |
Is Mihail a boy’s name?
Yes, Mihail is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mihail does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mihail
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- İsmail♂God has heard
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Samet♂Self-sufficient
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Nurullah♂God's light
- Beytullah♂The House of God
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Mikail♂Who is like God?
Famous people named Mihail
- Mihail Omelçenko · b. 1947
FAQ about the name Mihail
What is the meaning of Mihail?
Mihail means “Who is like God?”. Mihail is related to Greek and Slavic forms of Hebrew Mikha'el. Its source is a rhetorical question expressing God's uniqueness.
Is Mihail a boy’s name?
Yes, Mihail is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mihail in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mihail nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mihail?
Mihail is of Hebrew and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Mihail have?
Mihail has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mihail?
Mihail does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Mihail?
Notable people named Mihail include Mihail Omelçenko.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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