Mihajlo

Mihajlo (Михајло) is the Serbian variant of the name Michael. It has biblical roots and means in ancient Hebrew "Who is like God?".

What does the name Mihajlo mean?

The first name Mihajlo (Михајло) is a Serbian form of Michael and originates from biblical texts. Its ancient Hebrew meaning is "Who is like God?". The Cyrillic name Михајло is occasionally transcribed as Michajlo. Another Serbian variant is Mihailo (Михаило), which is sometimes transcribed as Michailo.

Where does the name Mihajlo come from?

The name Mihajlo has its linguistic roots in the biblical designation Mikha'el (Hebrew מִיכָאֵל mîkhā’el), which is composed of the ancient Hebrew elements mî (who), kə (like), and ’el (God). The individual components are: mî (מִי) = who, kə (כְּ־) = like, and ’el (אֵל) = God.

How do you pronounce Mihajlo?

The pronunciation of Mihajlo is three syllables and harmonious. In German, it is usually pronounced as "Mi-haj-lo" [miˈhajlo], starting with a clear I sound that conveys a certain lightness. The diphthong in the middle syllable adds tonal dynamism, while the open ending on "-o" gently fades. Mihajlo has a melodic and lively sound - soft yet present.

When is the name day of Mihajlo?

The most important day on which the name day of Mihajlo is celebrated is September 29.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Mihajlo enjoys great popularity and is currently ranked 1,344 among the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2005 at rank 182. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 200 times, placing it at 1,571 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Mihajlo is ranked 1,597. Its global popularity is reflected in its rankings in various countries, which are listed here.

Nicknames & pet names

Majlo / Miggi / Miki

Similar first names

Famous people

• Mihajlo Andric (Serbian basketball player)
• Mihajlo Bata Paskaljevic (American actor)
• Mihajlo Cakic (Yugoslav footballer)
• Mihajlo Hranjac (Croatian architect)
• Mihajlo Idvorski Pupin (physicist)
• Mihajlo Kazic (writer from Serbia)
• Mihajlo Lalic (Montenegrin writer)
• Mihajlo Mihajlovski (Macedonian handball player)
• Mihajlo Milan Saric (Croatian writer)
• Mihajlo Mitic (Serbian volleyball player)
• Mihajlo Pjanovic (Yugoslav footballer)
• Mihajlo Pupin (American physicist)
• Mihajlo Ristovski (Macedonian swimmer)
• Mihajlo Rostohar (Yugoslav writer)
• Mihajlo Stankovic (volleyball player from Serbia)
• Mihajlo Timcisin (painter from Croatia)
• Mihajlo Vujacic (Yugoslav footballer)
• Mihajlo Vukdragovic (Serbian composer)
• Mihajlo Zurkovic (musician from Serbia)