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Michelle
mih-SHEHL
Michelle (noun) means a female given name, the French feminine form of "Michel" (Michael), especially popular from the 1960s to the 1990s. Example: “Michelle was one of the most common names given to baby girls in the 1970s.”
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A female given name, the French feminine form of "Michel" (Michael), especially popular from the 1960s to the 1990s.
"Michelle was one of the most common names given to baby girls in the 1970s."
How to use Michelle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA popular girl's name, the female counterpart of Michael.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French Michelle, the feminine form of Michel, ultimately from Hebrew mikha'el ("who is like God?").
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What does “Michelle” mean?
The word “Michelle” means a female given name, the French feminine form of "Michel" (Michael), especially popular from the 1960s to the 1990s. In plain terms, a popular girl's name, the female counterpart of Michael.
How do you pronounce “Michelle”?
“Michelle” is pronounced mih-SHEHL (/mɪˈʃɛl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Michelle” in a sentence?
Here is “Michelle” used in a sentence: “Michelle was one of the most common names given to baby girls in the 1970s.”
What part of speech is “Michelle”?
“Michelle” is a noun.
Where does the word “Michelle” come from?
The word “Michelle” comes from French. Borrowed from French Michelle, the feminine form of Michel, ultimately from Hebrew mikha'el ("who is like God?").
Is “Michelle” a common word?
“Michelle” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'Michelle' and 'Michele'?
Both are given names derived from the French form of Michael, but 'Michelle' with a double L is the more common English spelling. 'Michele' with a single L is a variant and is also used as a masculine name in Italian.
Is 'Michelle' a male or female name?
Michelle is a female given name, the French feminine form of 'Michel' (Michael). The matching masculine French name is spelled 'Michel.'
What is the male version of the name Michelle?
Michelle is the feminine form of the French name 'Michel,' which corresponds to the English 'Michael.' So the male equivalents are Michel in French and Michael in English.
When was the name Michelle most popular?
Michelle was especially popular as a given name from the 1960s to the 1990s. It is the French feminine form of Michel, equivalent to Michael.
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