Michelle as a Female Name
Michelle is most commonly a girl's name.
Parents choosing Michelle for a girl get a name with a clear French (from Hebrew) heritage and a well-established girl's usage. The name Michelle means “who is like God?” and is of French (from Hebrew) origin. Closely related female forms and variants include Michele, Micheline, Michela, Shelly, Mikayla.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Michelle across all genders, see the complete Michelle name meaning.
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Is Michelle a girl's name?+
Michelle is most commonly a girl's name. It means “who is like God?” and is of French (from Hebrew) origin.
What does Michelle mean?+
Michelle means “who is like God?” and originates from French (from Hebrew).