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

Women with the given name Michele

Surname

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