Michelle (name) michelle is a given name, originally a variant of michΓ¨le, the french feminine form of michel, derived from the hebrew name michael meaning who is like god?. The name michelle has a rich history and a variety of meanings. It originated as a french name, deriving from the masculine name michel, which means Ò€œwho is like god. Ò€

The name has strong biblical roots, as michael is an archangel in jewish, Ò€¦ The name michelle is of french origin and is derived from the masculine name michel, which means who is like god? or gift from god. it is a feminine form of the name michael and carries Ò€¦