Origin of the name Michelle

The name Michelle is French and comes from the masculine form of the name (Michel). And the male form comes from the Hebrew name Michael.

The name Michel is very common in France as both a male and female name.

One of the most popular names for girls in Europe and the USA right now. An increase in popularity occurred in the 20th century due to the appearance of the song “Michelle” by the super popular group “The Beatles” and films about Angelique with the participation of actress Michelle Mercier in the leading role. In the US, the name Michelle is on 6-m place in the ranking of female names. Along with similar names (Nicole, Ninel, Giselle), it is also gaining popularity in Russia.

Meaning and characteristics of the name Michelle

The French name Michel is derived from the Hebrew name Michael, which means “who is like God.” The feminine form of the name (Michelle) in this case can be translated as “divine”, “god-like”, “gift from God”.

This name, both with its melodic sound and meaning, makes its owner tender, feminine and a little mysterious. Michelle is a light-hearted little girl sparkling with light and love. Often the late or only child in the family. Naughty, but very positive and affectionate. Stubbornness and whims are not typical of her.

He loves to run and play quietly in the corner with toys. A very artistic child. From childhood, many creative talents are manifested: music, dancing, reciting poems, theater group, drawing, etc.

Gets along well with everyone: with parents, friends, lovers, animals and plants. Michelle is a spring woman: affectionate, bright, enlivening everything around her. There is no superficiality, excessive frivolity, or falsehood in it. Her feelings are deep, her actions are correct, and her words are as true as she believes in them.

Michelle’s problem is self-deception. She is not characterized by selfishness; she tends to take on too much and endure too much. And when this makes you feel bad, then instead of changing the situation, you will try to think positively. Therefore, Michelle is susceptible to depression and neuroses. She needs to learn to make radical decisions, to cut off negativity rather than tolerate it. You can try to avoid these problems if you raise Michelle correctly in childhood: teach her to express her opinion, teach her determination, self-respect, and not be afraid of offending others.

Michelle’s life is closely tied to her love relationships. “The Man of My Dreams” plays a key role in her worldview. Work, friends, children are all in the background. Her sense of self depends on her relationship with her beloved man: if everything is wonderful, then Michelle is calm, energetic, and confident; if there are problems in the relationship, then she gives up, she withdraws and cannot concentrate on ordinary life.

Therefore, it is very important for Michelle to choose a worthy companion. Most often this is what happens. But she likes intelligent, artistic men, and they can be selfish and superficial. You need to choose your husband carefully.

It happens that having been burned in the first relationship or marriage, Michelle approaches the matter more pragmatically and more attentively the second time. But she is usually monogamous. With age, these women shift their focus to themselves, children and their favorite work.

Michelle tries to choose a profession to her liking, usually something related to creativity. Here she can fully realize herself. Capable of achieving any heights of mastery, because… He treats his work conscientiously and gives 100%. Representatives of this name include many actresses, singers, dancers and models.

Name days:

The specific nominal form “Michelle” does not have Orthodox patron saints, but name days can be celebrated on the day of St. Michael the Schema nun on January 26 and September 28.

Diminutive version

Shelly, Michelka, Mimi, Misha, Mishunka, Mishanya, Michella, El, Elechka, Michelechka, Mishulya, Michelenka

Abbreviated

Misha, Shelley

According to the church

Mikhail

Color

  • green
  • turquoise
  • emerald

Planet

  • Mercury

Element

  • air

Stone talisman

emerald, chrysoprase, jade

Metal

platinum

Plants

lily of the valley, ivy, palm

Totem animal

deer

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  1. Maoni yang maik anawezakua nabahat gan

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