Michele

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Michele
PronunciationEnglish: /mɪˈʃɛl, mˈʃɛl, ˈmʃɛl/ mish-EL, mee-SHEL, MEE-shel
Italian: [miˈkɛːle]
GenderFemale, Male (Italian)
Origin
Word/nameHebrew via French
MeaningWho is like God?
Other names
Related namesMichael, Michel, Michelle

Michele (pronounced [miˈkɛːle]) is an Italian male given name, akin to the English male name Michael.

Michele (usually pronounced /mɪˈʃɛl/ mish-EL), is also an English female given name that is derived from the French Michèle. It is a variant spelling of the more common (and identically pronounced) name Michelle. It can also be a surname.

Both are ultimately derived from the Hebrew מִיכָאֵל, Through the Greek Μιχαήλ and the Latin Michahel meaning "Who is like El?".

Men with the given name Michele[edit]

Women with the given name Michele[edit]


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