Michaels (surname)
| Pronunciation | /ˈmaɪkəlz/ MY-kəlz |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Michael |
| Meaning | form of 'Who is like God' |
| Region of origin | Hebrew |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Michels, Michals, St. Michaels |
Michaels is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Michael". The prefix Michael- comes from Hebrew: מִיכָאֵל / מיכאל [miχaˈʔel], meaning "Who is like God?". A common English language surname, it is rare as a given name. There are other spellings. People with the name Michaels include: