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Name Origin

Mikael is a Scandinavian variant of the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'Who is like God?' It is a popular name in Nordic countries and has strong biblical associations.

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Famous People

Mikael Agricola (1510-1557)

Finnish priest and reformer

  • Considered the father of the Finnish language
  • Translated the New Testament into Finnish

Mikael Tariq (1983-)

Swedish-Pakistani singer and songwriter

  • Known for his melancholic pop songs
  • Released several platinum-selling albums in Sweden

Mikael Lustig (1986-)

Swedish footballer

  • Played for Celtic FC and the Swedish national team
  • Won numerous Scottish league titles with Celtic