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    Jordan, Michael
    /ˈdʒɔːd(ə)n/
    • 1. (born 1963), US basketball player; full name Michael Jeffrey Jordan. Playing for the Chicago Bulls 1984–93 and 1995–8, he led them to six titles and was the National Basketball Association's Most Valuable Player five times. He later played for the Washington Wizards 2001–3.

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Michael_(given_name)Michael (given name) - Wikipedia

    Michael is a usually masculine given name derived from the Hebrew phrase מי כאל ‎ mī kāʼēl, 'Who [is] like-El', in Aramaic: ܡܝܟܐܝܠ (Mīkhāʼēl [miχaˈʔel]). The theophoric name is often read as a rhetorical question – "Who [is] like [the Hebrew God] El ?", [1] whose answer is "there is none like El", or "there is none as ...

  4. www.behindthename.com › name › michaelMeaning, origin and history of the name Michael

    Jun 9, 2023 · From the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el) meaning "who is like God?". This is a rhetorical question, implying no person is like God. Michael is one of the archangels in Hebrew tradition and the only one identified as an archangel in the Bible. In the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament he is named as a protector of Israel (see Daniel 12:1).

  5. www.parents.com › michael-name-meaning-originMichael: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity - Parents

    Apr 16, 2024 · Origin: The name Michael is of Hebrew origin and means “who is like God?” or “gift from God.” It is found in the Old Testament, notably in the Book of Daniel. Gender: Michael is...

  6. www.momjunction.com › baby-names › michaelmichael: Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

    May 7, 2024 · Michael was a popular name in the 1980s, 1990s, and most of the 2000s, with over 20,000 babies per million being given this name. After 2009, however, the popularity of the name declined. In 2021, 9,041 babies per million shared this name. Source: Social Security Administration.

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  7. nameberry.com › b › boy-baby-name-michaelMichael - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

    4 days ago · The name Michael is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?". Michael was the Number 1 American boys' name for almost half a century. While Michael has moved out of the Top 10 baby boy names , it's still widely used.

  8. babynames.com › name › michaelMichael: Name Meaning, Popularity and Info on BabyNames.com

    6 days ago · The meaning of the name Michael is a question, meaning "who could possibly be as great as God?" Often it is misinterpreted to mean "he who is like God." Michael is one of the most common names in the world and has been popular for boys in western Europe since the medieval period. The name and its variations are commonly used in many countries.

  9. www.sheknows.com › baby-names › nameMichael: Name Meaning and Origin - SheKnows

    Michael is a traditionally masculine name with Hebrew roots. It means "who is like God" or "gift from God." In the Bible, Saint Michael conquered Satan; he is also the patron saint...