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Name Origin

Michel is a French masculine given name, a variant of the Hebrew name Michael. It means 'who is like God?'

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Famous People

Michel Platini (1955-)

Footballer, manager, administrator

  • Won three consecutive Ballon d'Or awards (1983-1985)
  • Led France to victory in the 1984 European Championship
  • Served as president of UEFA from 2007 to 2015

Michel Foucault (1926-1984)

Philosopher, Historian, Social Theorist

  • Developed theories of power and discourse
  • Authored influential works like 'Madness and Civilization' and 'Discipline and Punish'