"Michael and his angels fought against the dragon."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Michael Meaning in the Bible
Michael
boy
Michael means "Who is like God?", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Michael appears in the King James Bible, and Revelation 12:7 is the passage most often tied to it. Represents divine protection, spiritual warfare, and the ultimate triumph of good over evil.
Is Michael in the Bible?
Yes — Michael appears in the King James Bible, including Revelation 12:7.
Pronunciation:/MY-kul/
OriginHebrew
MeaningWho is like God?
What does Michael mean?
Michael is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Who is like God?". The archangel and commander of heaven's armies who fights against Satan and protects God's people.
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What does Michael mean in the Bible?
Michael means "Who is like God?" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
The archangel and commander of heaven's armies who fights against Satan and protects God's people.
Where does Michael appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Michael is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Revelation 12:7. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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What are the variants and nicknames of Michael?
Michael has 6 recorded variants, short forms, and translations across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Common nicknames
Mike
Mikey
Which books of the Bible mention Michael?
Michael is mentioned across 3 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Michael?
Represents divine protection, spiritual warfare, and the ultimate triumph of good over evil.
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Michael name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Michael
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Michael?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Michael?
You can read every verse where Michael appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.