Michele

Michele
PronunciationEnglish: /mɪˈʃɛl, mˈʃɛl, ˈmʃɛl/ mish-EL, mee-SHEL, MEE-shel
Italian: [miˈkɛːle]
GenderMale (Italian)
Female (English, French)
Language(s)Italian, English, French
Origin
Language(s)Italian, French, Hebrew
Word/nameHebrew via French
MeaningWho is like God?
Region of originItaly
Other names
Variant form(s)Michèle
Related namesMichael, Michel, Michelle, Michelangelo, Mickey, Shelley

Michele (pronounced [miˈkɛːle]) is an Italian male given name, akin to the English male name Michael.

Michele (usually pronounced /mɪˈʃɛl/ mish-EL), is also an English female given name that is derived from the French Michèle. It is a variant spelling of the more common (and identically pronounced) name Michelle. It can also be a surname.

Both are ultimately derived from the Hebrew מִיכָאֵל, Through the Greek Μιχαήλ and the Latin Michael meaning "Who is like God?".