Michał Name Meaning & Origin
/Mee-how/Michał is most likely a name of Polish origin.
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Name Origin
The name Michał is the Polish form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning 'Who is like God?'. It is common in Poland and among Polish communities worldwide.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Polish (Slavic) 70% -
Ukrainian (Slavic) 20% -
Belarusian (Slavic) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Michał
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Male
Michał Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 7
People with this name tend to be: Analytical, intellectual and spiritual.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.