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The entry in Wiktionary . Michael in Hebrew and Aramaic means: who is like God?, Michael->"Mi {Link without Title} Cha el" Michael is a popular male name in nearly all European countries, as well as many former colonies of European countries, particularly the United States , Canada , Australia , New Zealand , and many Caribbean and African countries, as well as Israel . Miguel is a popular name in most Latin American countries. The name has been particularly popular in Orthodox Christian countries, and was borne by several rulers of the Byzantine and Russian Empires . In English it is sometimes shortened to Mike or Mick . In the United States , Michael has been one of the top three baby names for boys for the past 50 years. The name first appears in the Bible , Numbers 13 verse 13, where Sethur the son of Michael is one of twelve spies sent into the Land of Canaan . The Archangel Michael , referred to later in the Bible ( Daniel 12 verse 1), is considered a Saint by the Roman Catholic Church . September 29 is the Feast Day of the three archangels, Saints Michael , Gabriel and Raphael . The female form of Michael is Michelle or Michaela, though there are females with the name of Michael. Surnames that come from Michael are Michaels , Michaelson , Mitchell and Carmichael . NOTABLE EUROPEAN ROYAL FAMILY MEMBERS NAMED MICHAEL See also: Byzantine Emperors
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