Mykolas

Mykolas is a male first name that is known in the Lithuanian language as a variant of Michael. This ancient biblical name has its roots in the Hebrew name Mikha'el and is translated into German as 'Who is like God?'.

What does the name Mykolas mean?

The name Mykolas is a Lithuanian variation of Michael and originates from the Bible. Originally, the name goes back to the Hebrew Mikha'el. The meaning of the name can be rendered as 'Who is like God?'. Its origin can be traced back to Ancient Hebrew, where the components mı̂y (מִי) mean 'who', kâ' (כְּ־) means 'like', and êl (אֵל) stands for 'God'.

Where does the name Mykolas come from?

Mykolas is a male first name whose etymology lies in Ancient Hebrew and has the meaning 'Who is like God?'. The composition of the name consists of the Ancient Hebrew elements mı̂y, meaning 'who', kâ', meaning 'like', and êl, which stands for 'God'. The name is used in the Lithuanian language.

How do you pronounce Mykolas?

My-koh-las

When is the name day of Mykolas?

The name day of Mykolas is celebrated on September 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Mykolas is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male baby names. The best ranking the name achieved was in 2017 with 3,867th place. In the last ten years, Mykolas has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,103rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,284th.

Nicknames & pet names

Micky / Myko

Famous people

• Mykolas Arlauskas (Lithuanian politician)
• Mykolas Birziska (Lithuanian jurist, literary historian, and politician)
• Mykolas Burokevicius (political leader in Lithuania)
• Mykolas Krupavicius (Lithuanian priest and politician)
• Mykolas Pronckus (Lithuanian politician)
• Mykolas Sleževičius (Lithuanian lawyer and politician)
• Mykolas Sluckis (Lithuanian writer)