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Meaning & Origins
English form of a common biblical name (meaning ‘who is like God?’ in Hebrew) borne by one of the archangels, the protector of the ancient Hebrews, who is also regarded as a saint of the Catholic Church. In the Middle Ages, Michael was regarded as captain of the heavenly host (see Revelation 12:7–9), symbol of the Church Militant, and patron of soldiers. He was often depicted bearing a flaming sword. The name is also borne by a Persian prince and ally of Belshazzar mentioned in the Book of Daniel. Since the early 1900s it has been one of the most enduringly popular boys' names in the English-speaking world. See also Michal.
| 2nd in the U.S. for 2011 |
Mexican (Cantú): probably a habitational name from Cantù in Italy. This surname is extremely frequent in Mexico, but rare elsewhere.
| 845th in the U.S. for 2011 |
Nicknames & variations
Mike, Myke, Micha, Micheal, Mikeal, Mykael, Micky, Michel
Cantrell, Canty, Cantwell, Canter, Canterbury, Conti, Cantor, Conte, Canton, Cynthia
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