(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
"In Jewish tradition, Michael is revered as the guardian archangel who protects the people of Israel."
A male given name from Hebrew.
"Michael is a popular male given name from Hebrew that means who is like God."
The name Michael comes from the Ancient Greek form of the Biblical Hebrew phrase meaning "who is like God?". It entered English through Old French and Latin before becoming established in Middle English.