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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 clergyman, humanist and writer.

  • Considered the 'Father of Finnish Literature'
  • Translated the New Testament into Finnish

Mikael Lustig (1987-)

Swedish-Israeli professional footballer

  • Played for the Swedish national team
  • Won the UEFA Champions League with Celtic FC in 2017

Mikael Blomkvist

Fictional character, journalist and investigator

  • Protagonist of Stieg Larsson's Millennium trilogy