Michelle
/mɪˈʃɛl/noun
A feminine given name derived from the masculine name Michael.
Did you know?The name Michelle gained popularity in the 1960s, largely due to The Beatles' song "Michelle," which added a musical charm to its already celestial meaning.
Etymological Timeline
Hebrew
Hebrew
מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el)
“Who is like God?”
Latin
Latin
Michaelis
“The Latinized form of the Hebrew name, used in Christian texts.”
Old French
French
Michelle
“The feminine form of Michael, popularized after the Norman Conquest.”
Modern English
English
Michelle
“Adopted as a popular given name in English-speaking countries, especially from the 20th century.”