Dutch

Proper noun

Michel ?

1. A male given name, cognate to Michael

French

Etymology

From Latin Michāēl, Michāēlem, from Ancient Greek Μῐχᾱήλ ‎(Mikhāḗl), from the Hebrew מִיכָאֵל ‎(mikha'él, “Michael”, literally “Who is like God?”). Cognate with English Michael, Spanish Miguel, Italian Michele.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /miʃɛl/

Proper noun

Michel m

1. (biblical) Michael, the Archangel.
2. A male given name of biblical origin.
3. A patronymic surname​.

Related terms

• male given names: Michaël, Mickaël, Jean-Michel
• female given names: Michèle, Michelle, Micheline

English

Adjective

michel ‎(comparative more michel, superlative most michel)

1. Obsolete form of mickle.
   • c. 1200, Mirie it is while sumer y-last:

     Ei, ei! What this nicht is long / And ich with wel michel wrong / Soregh and murne and fast.

Noun

michel ‎(plural michels)

1. Obsolete form of mickle.