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Meaning and origin
Michaela is a Hebrew girl name. The meaning of the name is `like God `.


Where is it used?
The name Michaela is mainly used in English, German and in Czech.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Meical (In Welsh)
Mikhailo (In Ukrainian)
Miguel (In Spanish and in Portuguese)
Mihael (In Slovene)
Micheil (In Scottish)
Mikael (In Scandinavian)
Mikkel (In Scandinavian)
Mikhail (In Russian)
Mihai (In Romanian)
Mykolas (In Lithuanian)
Michele (In Italian)
Mihály (In Hungarian)
Mikko (In Finnish)
Mikelo (In Esperanto)
Mihhaelo (In Esperanto)
Makayla (In English (Modern))
Mckayla (In English (Modern))
Michayla (In English (Modern))
Micheal (In English)
Myghal (In Cornish)
Miquel (In Catalan)
Michal (In the bible, Polish and in Czech)
Mikel (In Basque)
Mitxel (In Basque)


If it's too long people might use
In English: Mick
In English: Mike


For the opposite sex use:
In Ukrainian: Mikayla (F)
In Scandinavian: Mikaela (F)
In Russian: Mikhaila (F)
In Romanian: Mihaela (F)
In Polish: Michalina (F)
In Italian: Micaela (F)
In Italian: Michela (F)
In French and in English: Michelle (F)
In French: Michele (F)
In English, German, Czech and in the bible: Michael (M)


See also
In Russian: Misha (B)
In Italian: Michelina (F)
In French and in German: Michel (M)
In French: Micheline (F)
In Esperanto: Michjo (M)
In English: Miles (M)


What Michaela`s say about their name

1. The best thing about the name Michaela:
   That it is exotic in english speaking countries
   The worst thing about the name:
   That it is sooooo boring, ordinary and common in my country (Germany). (And it's a typical name of the seventies ...)
   If my name wasn`t Michaela....:
   it would have been ophelia, but my dad didn't like it (thanks dad!)
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2. The best thing about the name Michaela:
   i love the name and have a lot of friends with the same name
   The worst thing about the name:
   they say my name wrong they say like mickeyala or something like that
   If my name wasn`t Michaela....:
   i wouldnt be me!!!
   Extra information:
   one of my best friends is called michaela so if someone says michaela we both look ahah ;)
3. The best thing about the name Michaela:
   that you can have the nickname kayla!
   The worst thing about the name:
   it's different! :(
   If my name wasn`t Michaela....:
   i would not be myself!!
   Extra information:
   nope!!
4. The best thing about the name Michaela:
   It's a pretty name. I absolutely love it, and it feels like for every 'Michaela' the name is some how different. :)
   The worst thing about the name:
   How people can't spell it right, or pronounce it right.
   If my name wasn`t Michaela....:
   Wow, I have a lot of choices for this, but here are some of the names Dakota Claire Mia Miya Alyssa
   Extra information:
   It may be common where I live, but I really like this name. I like how it was popular in the late 1800's, then died out, then came back to life! :)
5. The best thing about the name Michaela:
   It can be shortened down easily and it's a nice name
   The worst thing about the name:
   People spelling it wrong or pronouncing it wrong.
   If my name wasn`t Michaela....:
   It would have been Taryn
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6. The best thing about the name Michaela:
   the best thing about my name is that it means something important.
   The worst thing about the name:
   the worst thing about my name people say it and spell it wrong
   If my name wasn`t Michaela....:
   i would name my self cecilia
   Extra information:
   i do like my name though no matter what
7. The best thing about the name Michaela:
   almost no one else has the same name
   The worst thing about the name:
   that no one can spell it
   If my name wasn`t Michaela....:
   i wanted to be called Yulia
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8. The best thing about the name Michaela:
   I think it is a beautiful name and there are a lot of nicknames. When I was little I was called Kayla. I am also called McKay or Mic, but never Mickey!
   The worst thing about the name:
   A lot of people spell it Mikayla! That's just wrong! I also get called Michael or Michael-ah alot
   If my name wasn`t Michaela....:
   Tessa
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9. The best thing about the name Michaela:
   it makes me feel sophisticated and princess-like, it also sets me apart from the rest.
   The worst thing about the name:
   people do tend to pronouce it wrong, but they always think it's pretty after you tell them how it's actually pronounced.
   If my name wasn`t Michaela....:
   i would probably be a little different. this name makes me feel more mature and sophisticated.
   Extra information:
   it's a pretty name. lol. i loveerrs it! my nickname is Kaylie, and for the longest time I went by that. (also spelled Kaely or Kayleigh) but i realized i felt older and more mature with Michaela so I went back to just Michaela. ♥
10. The best thing about the name Michaela:
    no one has it,(:
    The worst thing about the name:
    no one can say it right
    If my name wasn`t Michaela....:
    i wouldnt be the person i am now i gave my name a purpose
    Extra information:
    nope
11. The best thing about the name Michaela:
    Whenever I introduce myself to people, they say it's a beautiful and exotic name; it kinda sets me apart from everyone.
    The worst thing about the name:
    It is a 'hard' name to pronounce. When people first read my name, they hardly ever get it right and it's such a pain to have to correct them ALL THE TIME.
    If my name wasn`t Michaela....:
    I would probably be named Sasha, because my mom wanted to name me that name too.
    Extra information:
    Nowadays, most people call me Mickey instead because it's cute and it's easier to pronounce. Of course, there is the occasional person who thinks it's hilarious to call you 'Mickey Mouse' and sometimes people will start singing 'Hey Mickey, your so fine, your so fine you blow my mind! Hey Mickey! Hey! Hey! Hey Mickey!' I absolutely HATE that song!!
12. The best thing about the name Michaela:
    It is pretty and unique.
    The worst thing about the name:
    people always say michelle or michael and hispanic people have trouble pronouncing it correcctly.
    If my name wasn`t Michaela....:
    I probably wouldn't want to write novels.
    Extra information:
    If you name your child michaela assure that she is uncomfortable being called mickey. it is a horrible murdurer of the princess like name.
13. The best thing about the name Michaela:
    your usually the only one w/ the name, wherever you go. kind of sets you apart from the rest.
    The worst thing about the name:
    NOONE can ever pronounce it right. it gets butchered most of the time.
    If my name wasn`t Michaela....:
    i think creative names, cause creative children.
    Extra information:
    if i didnt have a name easy to forget, i doubt anyone would try hard to remember me.
14. The best thing about the name Michaela:
    It´s a pretty name and different.
    The worst thing about the name:
    Sometimes people think they can call you Mickey
    If my name wasn`t Michaela....:
    Yes, I wouldn´t have stood out as much if I´d had a common name.
    Extra information:
    you can shorten it to Kayla
15. The best thing about the name Michaela:
    nothinf reli people always pronounce it wrong.
    The worst thing about the name:
    sometimes gets called maichael
    If my name wasn`t Michaela....:
    nope
    Extra information:
    nope
16. The best thing about the name Michaela:
    i only know 1 other person called michaela!
    The worst thing about the name:
    no1 can ever spell it properly
    If my name wasn`t Michaela....:
    my little niece wouldnt hav got the name
    Extra information:
    my little niece has been named after me
17. The best thing about the name Michaela:
    That it sounds so pretty.
    The worst thing about the name:
    That people think they can shorten it to Micki
    If my name wasn`t Michaela....:
    
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