Michiel
Meaning of Michiel
Michiel is a male name with Dutch origins. It is pronounced as "mee-KHEEL" (/ˈmiːxil/) in Dutch. The name Michiel is a variation of the name Michael, which has Hebrew origins meaning "who is like God?". In terms of popularity, Michiel has been less common in the United States. However, it still had occurrences in certain years, with the highest rank being 4758 in 1991. The name Michiel carries strong associations with strength and divinity due to its roots in the Hebrew language. It can be a unique and meaningful choice for parents looking for a less common variant of the popular name Michael.
Pronunciation
Dutch
- Pronunced as mee-KHEEL (/ˈmiːxil/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Michiel
Notable People Named Michiel
| Michiel de Ruyter - Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter, a Dutch admiral, is renowned for his exceptional leadership and skill as a naval commander during the Anglo-Dutch Wars. |
| Michiel Huisman is a versatile Dutch actor known for his work in both Dutch and English-language TV series and films. |
| Michiel van Kempen - Michaël Henricus Gertrudis (Michiel) van Kempen is a Dutch writer, art historian, and literary critic known for his extensive work in Dutch-Caribbean literature and Surinamese literature. |
| Michiel Mol is a Dutch businessman known for his involvement as a former director of Spyker F1 and Force India. |
| Arjan Michiel Sander Veenstra is a Dutch radio DJ known for presenting the program Michiel on KINK every Monday to Friday. |
| Michiel Schapers, a former tennis player and coach from the Netherlands. |
