Mikkel
Meaning of Mikkel
The name Mikkel is a male given name of Danish origin, pronounced as MIK-uhl (/ˈmɪkəl/). It is a Scandinavian variant of the name Michael, which has Hebrew roots meaning "Who is like God?". The name Mikkel carries strong cultural associations with Denmark and is often chosen for its unique yet familiar sound. Over the years, it has maintained a modest presence in the United States, with annual occurrences ranging from 5 to 29 since 1947. Although not extremely common, Mikkel offers a distinctive alternative to more traditional names like Michael or Mikel. This name appeals to parents seeking something both classic and slightly exotic for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Danish
- Pronunced as MIK-uhl (/ˈmɪkəl/)
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Notable People Named Mikkel
| Mikkel Kessler is a Danish former professional boxer who held multiple super-middleweight world championships during his career from 1998 to 2013. |
| Mikkel Borch-Jacobsen is a Danish-born professor and author known for his works on the history and philosophy of psychiatry, psychoanalysis, and hypnosis, currently teaching at the University of Washington in Seattle. |
| Mikkel Hansen is a Danish professional handball player for Aalborg Håndbold and the Danish national team. |
| Mikkel Andersen - Mikkel F. Andersen is a physicist and Associate Professor at the University of Otago, known for his research on capturing fast-moving atoms. |
| Mikkel Krogh Damsgaard is a Danish professional footballer known for his role as a left winger or attacking midfielder for Brentford and the Denmark national team. |
| Mikkel Jensen is a Danish racing driver who competes in the World Endurance Championship as a Peugeot Sport factory driver. |
| Mikkel Jensen is a Danish footballer currently playing for Holbaek B&I. |
| Mikkel Mathis Gaup is a well-known Sámi Norwegian film and stage actor, recognized for his role in the film Pathfinder and appearances in other notable productions. |
| Mikkel Hess is a Danish musician known for his work with the collaborative project "Hess Is More" and other bands such as "Hess / AC / Hess Spacelab" and "Small White Man". |
| Mikkel Vestergaard is a retired Danish football forward. |
| Mikkel Mikkelsen is a Danish badminton player who achieved success in mixed doubles tournaments, including winning titles at the Portugal International and Slovenia International tournaments with his partner Mai Surrow in 2016. |
