MICHAEL

Pronunciation: The name Michael is commonly pronounced as “MY-kul”.
Popularity: Extremely popular in many countries around the world, especially in English-speaking and Christian communities.
Associated Color: Blue, symbolizing stability, trust, and wisdom.
Historical Figures:

• Saint Michael the Archangel – A significant figure in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, known as a protector and leader of the heavenly armies.
• Michael Faraday (1791-1867) – A British scientist who contributed significantly to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry.

Famous People:

• Michael Jackson (1958-2009) – An American singer, songwriter, and dancer, known as the “King of Pop”.
• Michael Jordan (born 1963) – An American former professional basketball player, considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
• Michael Phelps (born 1985) – An American former competitive swimmer and the most decorated Olympian of all time.

Fictional Characters:

• Michael Corleone – The main character in the novel and film series “The Godfather“.
• Michael Scott – A character from the American television series “The Office“.

Nicknames and Diminutives: Mike, Mikey, Mick, Mickie
Variations and Alternates: Mikhail (Russian), Michel (French), Miguel (Spanish), Michele (Italian), Mihai (Romanian), Michal (Czech/Slovak), Michiel (Dutch), Mikael (Scandinavian)