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Name Origin

Michaëlle is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. It is a combination of the names Michael and Elle. Michael means 'who is like God?' in Hebrew, while Elle is a shortened form of Elisabeth, meaning 'my God is abundance.' Therefore, Michaëlle can be interpreted as meaning 'who is like God?' with an added emphasis on God's bounty.

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Famous People

Michaëlle Jean (1957-)

Journalist, Governor General of Canada

  • First black Governor General of Canada
  • Advocate for human rights and cultural diversity