Michele: Origins, Meaning, and Cultural Significance

Of Hebrew origin, formed from mi (who), ke (like), and ‘El, abbreviation of Elhoìm (God).
Literally it means “Who like God?”

It is the war cry of the Archangel who, in the Revelation (Old Testament), leads the angels loyal to God, fighting and defeating the Dragon and his army of rebellious demons.

In Greek form, Michaèl, and Latin Michaél, from which the feminine form Micaela derives.

Origins and diffusion of the name Michele

Michele was adopted by nobles and kings (several Byzantine emperors bore this name).
The fusion of Michele and Archangel led to Michelangelo (or its variant Michelangiolo), particularly widespread in Tuscany.

The name refers to the great artist who painted the Sistine Chapel and creator of major sculptures and architectural works that the entire world env ies Italy for.