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Name Origin

Michèle is a French feminine given name, a variant of Michelle. It originates from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'.

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Famous People

Michèle Bachelet (1951-)

Politician

  • First female President of Chile
  • Executive Director of UN Women

Michèle Alliot-Marie (1946-)

Politician

  • Served as Minister of Defence of France
  • Minister of Interior and Decentralisation
  • Mayor of Nice