Michaela
/mɪˈkeɪlə/noun
A feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Michael.
Did you know?Michaela is often associated with angelic qualities, as it is derived from the archangel Michael, a protector in many religious traditions.
Etymological Timeline
Hebrew
Hebrew
מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el)
“Who is like God?”
Late Latin
Latin
Michaela
“Feminine form of Michael.”
Medieval Latin
Latin
Michaela
“Adoption of the name into Christian contexts.”
Modern English
English
Michaela
“Contemporary use as a popular feminine name.”