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Mikaela

“who is like God?”

About the name Mikaela

Mikaela is a feminine given name used primarily in Scandinavian countries, especially Sweden and Finland. It is derived from Mikael, the Scandinavian form of Michael, which ultimately comes from the Hebrew name Mikha’el, meaning ‘who is like God?’. The name Mikaela is standard in Sweden and Finland. Notable bearers include American alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin and Swedish actress Mikaela Ramel.

Meaning
who is like God?
Origin
Nordic/Hebrew
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
mee-KAY-lah(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

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Middle names for Mikaela

  • Mikaela Grace
  • Mikaela Rose
  • Mikaela Lynn
  • Mikaela Marie
  • Mikaela Jade

Questions about Mikaela

What does Mikaela mean?
Mikaela is a Nordic name meaning "who is like God?".
How do you pronounce Mikaela?
Mikaela is pronounced mee-KAY-lah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
What are variants of Mikaela?
Variants of Mikaela include Michaela, Mikayla, Makayla, Mikela.

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