How to Pronounce Mikhail
Mikhail / mih-KEYEⱢMIH-KAYⱢ /
The name Mikhail is a Male name of Slavic origin meaning "Who resembles God?". It is pronounced mih-KEYEⱢMIH-KAYⱢ.
Slavic Male
Meaning & Origin
Mikhail is a Slavic name meaning "Who resembles God?". Mikhail is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Mikha'el (מִיכָאֵל), composed of the elements 'mi' (who), 'ke' (like), and 'El' (God).
Quick Facts
Language Slavic
Gender Male
Phonetic mih-KEYEⱢMIH-KAYⱢ
IPA mɪˈkaɪɫ/, /mɪˈkeɪɫ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as mih-KEYEⱢMIH-KAYⱢ. Keep the original Slavic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Mikhail
- · Mikhail Gorbachev - Soviet Leader
- · Mikhail Baryshnikov - Ballet Dancer
- · Mikhail Kalashnikov - Weapons Designer
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Frequently asked questions
- How do you pronounce Mikhail?
- Mikhail is pronounced mih-KEYEⱢMIH-KAYⱢ.
- What is the correct pronunciation of Mikhail?
- The correct pronunciation of Mikhail is mih-KEYEⱢMIH-KAYⱢ (IPA: mɪˈkaɪɫ/, /mɪˈkeɪɫ).
- Is Mikhail a Slavic name?
- Yes, Mikhail is a Slavic name meaning "Who resembles God?".
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