Micheál
Irish
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Latin Michael, Michahel, from Biblical Hebrew מִיכָאֵל (mîḵāʾēl, “who is like God?”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈmʲɪçaːlˠ/
- (Cois Fharraige) IPA(key): /ˈmʲiːɑːl̪ˠ/ (corresponding to the form Mícheál)
Proper noun
Micheál m (genitive Michíl)
- (Christianity, Judaism, Islam) Michael, the archangel
- A male given name, equivalent to English Michael.
Related terms
- Maidhc (“Mike”)
Mutation
Irish mutation | ||
---|---|---|
Radical | Lenition | Eclipsis |
Micheál | Mhicheál | not applicable |
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. |
Further reading
- "Micheál" in Foclóir Gaeilge-Béarla, An Gúm, 1977, by Niall Ó Dónaill.
- Entries containing “Micheál” in English-Irish Dictionary, An Gúm, 1959, by Tomás de Bhaldraithe.
- Entries containing “Micheál” in New English-Irish Dictionary by Foras na Gaeilge.
- Entries containing “Mhicheál” in New English-Irish Dictionary by Foras na Gaeilge.
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