Mikhail
/mɪˈkeɪl/
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Mikhail, a Russian variant of the name Michael, derives from the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el), meaning 'who is like God?'. It carries strong religious connotations, often associated with the archangel Michael, a symbol of piety, strength, and divine protection. The name is widely respected in Russian and Slavic cultures for its spiritual significance and timeless appeal.
Mikhail Sholokhov
Author, The Silent Don
Mikhail Segal
Business, Co-Founder of LS Power Group
Mikhail Saakashvili
Head of State, President of Georgia
Mikhail Rasumny
Actor, For Whom the Bell Tolls
Mikhail Lomonosov
Poet, Early father of Russian poetry
Mikhail Lermontov
Poet, A Hero of Our Time
Mikhail Khodorkovsky
Business, Founder of Yukos, now jailed
Mikhail Kasyanov
Head of State, Prime Minister of Russia, 2000-04
Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov
Inventor, Inventor of Kalashnikov rifle
Mikhail Gorbachev
Head of State, Final leader of the Soviet Union
Mikhail Glinka
Composer, Ruslan and Lyudmila
Mikhail Fradkov
Head of State, Prime Minister of Russia, 2004-07
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