Micheline

The first name Micheline is a shortened form of Michèle, the French equivalent of Michaela. It originates from the biblical name Michael and can be translated from Ancient Hebrew as "Who is like God?".

What does the name Micheline mean?

Micheline is a diminutive form of Michèle, the French equivalent of Michaela. The name originates from the biblical Michael and means in Ancient Hebrew "Who is like God?". Particularly in French-speaking areas, Micheline is a common girl's name, with its greatest popularity occurring from the 1920s to the 1950s. Similar variants include Michaelina, Michalina, Michaline, and Michelina. International variants of Micheline and Michaela include Makayla, Mckayla, Micaela, Michaila, Michala, Michela, Michelle, Miguela, Mihaela, Mikaela, Mikala, Mikayla, Mikhaila, Mikkeline, and Mychaela.

Where does the name Micheline come from?

The name Micheline, like the feminine form of Michael, has its roots in the biblical name Mikha'el (Hebrew מִיכָאֵל mîkhā'el), which is composed of the Ancient Hebrew elements mî (who), kə (like), and ’el (God). The word parts consist of: mî (מִי) = who (Ancient Hebrew), kə (כְּ־) = like (Ancient Hebrew), ’el (אֵל) = God (Ancient Hebrew).

How do you pronounce Micheline?

The pronunciation of Micheline is generally as "Mi-che-li-ne" [mɪçəˈliːnə]. The stressed middle syllable with a long 'i' forms the phonetic center and gives the name a bright note. The gentle ending "-e" provides a soft conclusion. Micheline radiates elegance and melody - feminine, international, and with a refined, cultured presence.

When is the name day of Micheline?

The name days for Micheline are June 19 (Michelina Metelli of Pesaro), August 24 (Maria Michaela Desmaisières), and September 29 (Archangel Michael).

Popularity

In Germany, Micheline is a rather rare first name. In 2016, it ranked 4,471st on the list of the most common female baby names. Over the last ten years, Micheline has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th. The global popularity and frequency of Micheline is reflected in its rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Mich / Michi

Famous people

• Micheline Aharonian Marcom (Armenian writer)
• Micheline Albert (French linguist)
• Micheline Beauchemin (artist from Canada)
• Micheline Bernardini (French dancer)
• Micheline Borghs (Belgian fencer)
• Micheline Calmy-Rey (Swiss politician)
• Micheline Charest (film producer from the UK)
• Micheline Cheirel (English actress)
• Micheline Coulombe Saint-Marcoux (Canadian composer)
• Micheline Coulombe Saintmarcoux (composer from Canada)
• Micheline Desmazieres (Alpine ski racer from France)
• Micheline Lanctot (actress from Canada)
• Micheline Lannoy (Belgian figure skater)
• Micheline Ostermeyer (French pianist)
• Micheline Patton (actress from the UK)
• Micheline Pelzer (Danish jazz musician)
• Micheline Presle (French actress)
• Micheline Rampe (German writer)
• Simone Micheline Bodin (model from France)