Origin, Meaning, and History of Mical
Mical is a gender-neutral name that has multiple origins and meanings. It is believed to be a feminine name in Portuguese culture and is derived from the Biblical Hebrew feminine name Michal, meaning ‘brook.’ Another version of the name Michal is used for boys in Czech and Slovak cultures, which is derived from the Hebrew name Mikha’el, symbolizing ‘who is like God?’
When turning from one to the other in historical books, one may not come across a significant figure bearing the name Mical. However, the Old and New Testaments have both mentioned names likeMichalandMichael.
In the Old Testament, Michal is the name of the daughter ofSaul, the first King of Israel. On the other hand, Michael is one of the archangels who is also named the Protector of Israel (1).
In the New Testament, Michael makes an appearance as the patron saint of soldiers in Christianity and the leader of heaven’s armies against Satan. The name became so popular that several emperors in the 13th century of the Byzantine Empire used it.
The spiritually significant name is easy to pronounce for people belonging to several cultures and languages. The two-syllabic is phonetically spelled as m(i)-cal.
In the world of dramas, movies, songs, cartoons, and video games, Mical has not been able to make its own mark. However, the 1981 TV seriesKessler, streaming on the BBC, had a supporting character by the name of Mical Rak (2).
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People With The Name Mical
- Mical DyckCanadian cyclist who represented Canada in the 2016 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships
- Robert J. “RJ” MicalAmerican hardware designer and computer programmer, best known for creating the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer
- Roman MicałPolish hockey player, who represented Poland at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Mical On The Popularity Chart
Mical is a unique name for little ones but has not been grabbing parents’ attention as expected. Check out the graphs below by the SSA to see how it has progressed over the years.
Popularity Over Time
Eighteen babies per million were given the name Mical in 1981. However, in recent times, its popularity has declined, and merely 5 babies per million were given the name in 2021.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name Mical reached its best ranking in 1981. However, its ranking plummeted in subsequent years. Check out the graphical representation below for more details.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Mical
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Mical?
The name Mical means who will be in god's image.
2. What is the origin of the name Mical?
Mical has a Hebrew origin.
References:
- Archangel Michael & Saint Mercurius Orthodox Church
http://www.amsmcopticchurch.org/the-life-of-archangel-michael.html - Kessler Episode 6 (1981)
https://www2.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b8b3603c5
