Michael

English

/ˈmaɪkəl/

proper noun
Definitions
  • (Judaism) An archangel associated with defending the faithful in the tribulation.

Etymology

Derived from Latin Michaēl derived from מִיכָאֵל (who is like God, Michael, Who is like God).

Origin

מִיכָאֵל

Gloss

who is like God, Michael, Who is like God

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