Michelle is a French feminine given name, derived from the masculine name Michel, which itself is a French form of the Hebrew name Michael. Michael means 'who is like God?'
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Famous People
Michelle Obama (1964-)
Lawyer, writer, former First Lady of the United States
First African-American First Lady of the United States
Advocate for healthy living and education
Michelle Yeoh (1962-)
Actress, dancer
First Asian actress to win an Academy Award for Best Actress
Known for roles in martial arts films and action movies
Michelle Pfeiffer (1958-)
Actress
Nominated for three Academy Awards and nine Golden Globe Awards
Known for roles in films like 'Scarface', 'Dangerous Liaisons', and 'Batman Returns'
Michelle Kwan (1980-)
Figure skater, diplomat
Two-time Olympic medalist
Five-time World Champion
Nine-time US Champion
Michelle Branch (1983-)
Singer-songwriter, Guitarist
Grammy Award winner for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals (The Game of Love)