Michele

Michele
PronunciationEnglish: /mɪˈʃɛl, mˈʃɛl, ˈmʃɛl/ mish-EL, mee-SHEL, MEE-shel
Italian: [miˈkɛːle]
GenderMale (Italian)
Female (English, French)
Language(s)Italian, English, French
Origin
Language(s)Italian, French, Hebrew
Word/nameHebrew via French
MeaningWho is like God?
Region of originItaly
Other names
Variant form(s)Michèle
Related namesMichael, Michel, Michelle, Michelangelo, Mickey, Shelley

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. Michele can also be a surname.

The names are ultimately derived from the Hebrew מִיכָאֵל, through the Greek Μιχαήλ and the Latin Michael meaning "Who is like God?".

Men with the given name Michele

Women with the given name Michele

Surname

See also