Boy name
Mikail name meaning
“Who is like God?”
Mikail means “Who is like God?” and comes from Hebrew Mîkhāʾēl through Arabic Mîkāʾīl. It is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. The question expresses God's uniqueness, while its clearest traditional association is the angel Michael, who is also mentioned in the Quran.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Mikail mean?
Who is like God?
In Turkish: Tanrı gibi kim var?
Mikail names one of the major angels in Islamic tradition and appears in the Quran in the form Mīkāl. Turkish religious accounts associate the angel with natural events and sustenance. Michael and Michel are related forms of the same Hebrew name through other linguistic traditions.
How popular is Mikail?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 8provinces
Where is Mikail in the top 30?
8 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Mikail
Mikail reached Turkish through Arabic Mīkāʾīl, ultimately from Hebrew Mīkhāʾēl. The Hebrew name is a rhetorical question emphasizing God's incomparability.
| Linguistic origin | Hebrew, Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Mikail in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · ميكال · 2:98Mikail appears alongside Gabriel in the Quran, where the Arabic text uses the form ميكال. |
| Starts with | M · Mi |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Mikail
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Mikail Duha
Meaning of each name
- Mikail: Who is like God?
- Duha: forenoon; morning brightness
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Kutsi Mikail
Meaning of each name
- Kutsi: sacred; relating to holiness
- Mikail: Who is like God?
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Mikail Vildan
Meaning of each name
- Mikail: Who is like God?
- Vildan: children, young boys
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Asil Mikail
Meaning of each name
- Asil: noble, well-rooted; of elevated worth
- Mikail: Who is like God?
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Mikail Seyfeddin
Meaning of each name
- Mikail: Who is like God?
- Seyfeddin: sword of the faith
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Bektaş Mikail
Meaning of each name
- Bektaş: firm stone, enduring stone
- Mikail: Who is like God?
How to pronounce Mikail
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mikail/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | میكائیل |
| Arabic | ميكائيل |
Is Mikail a boy’s name?
Yes, Mikail is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mikail appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Mikâil
Names that sound like Mikail
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
- Abdulsamet♂Servant of Allah, the Self-Sufficient
Famous people named Mikail
- Mikâil Aslan · b. 1972
- Mikâil Albayrak · b. 1992
- Mikâil Al · b. 2003
- Mikail Nersès Sétian · b. 1918
- Mikâil Arslan · b. 1961
- Mikâil Aydemir · b. 1933
- Mikâil Başar · b. 2001
- Mikail İlçin · b. 1926
- Mikail Okyar · b. 1999
- Mikail Tufan · b. 1974
- Mikail Üzümcü · b. 1980
- Mikâil Acar
FAQ about the name Mikail
What is the meaning of Mikail?
Mikail means “Who is like God?”. Mikail reached Turkish through Arabic Mīkāʾīl, ultimately from Hebrew Mīkhāʾēl. The Hebrew name is a rhetorical question emphasizing God's incomparability.
Is Mikail a boy’s name?
Yes, Mikail is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mikail in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Mikail appears alongside Gabriel in the Quran, where the Arabic text uses the form ميكال. (e.g.: 2:98)
What is the origin of the name Mikail?
Mikail is of Hebrew and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mikail have?
Mikail has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mikail?
Mikail appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Mikail?
Other spellings: Mikâil.
What names go well with Mikail?
Some ideas: Mikail Duha; Kutsi Mikail; Mikail Vildan.
Famous people named Mikail?
Notable people named Mikail include Mikâil Aslan, Mikâil Albayrak, Mikâil Al.
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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