Michelle
mih-SHEL
Michelle is the French feminine form of Michael, meaning “who is like God?”
Meaning
Michelle comes through French from the Hebrew name Michael. Its underlying question-like meaning is traditionally rendered as “who is like God?” rather than a literal statement. The excerpt also shows related forms such as Micheline and Mikelina, reflecting its spread into other languages.
Origin
FrenchHebrewfeminine
Fun fact
The name’s meaning is rhetorical: it doesn’t say someone is like God, but asks who could be.
Confidence: sourced. Sources: History of Christian Names.