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Michaela

mih-KAY-luh
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Michaela (name) means a feminine given name, the feminine form of Michael, meaning "who is like God.". Example: “Michaela trained as a nurse after finishing university.”

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A feminine given name, the feminine form of Michael, meaning "who is like God."
"Michaela trained as a nurse after finishing university."
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Etymology

Formed from Michael and -a, this is a Latinate feminine form of Michael. It first appeared in English as an anglicisation of the Portuguese and Spanish "Micaela", and is a doublet of Michelle.

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What does “Michaela” mean?
The word “Michaela” means a feminine given name, the feminine form of Michael, meaning "who is like God.".
How do you pronounce “Michaela”?
“Michaela” is pronounced mih-KAY-luh (/mɪˈkeɪ.lə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Michaela” in a sentence?
Here is “Michaela” used in a sentence: “Michaela trained as a nurse after finishing university.”
What part of speech is “Michaela”?
“Michaela” is a name.