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Michal

American  
[mahy-kuhl] / ˈmaɪ kəl /

noun

  1. (in the Bible) a daughter of Saul, who became the wife of David.


Etymology

Origin of Michal

Ultimately from Hebrew Mīkhāl, of uncertain origin and meaning

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“For sure, these are systemic structural problems and inequalities,” Michal Kurlaender, the chancellor’s leadership professor of education policy at UC Davis, told me.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

"Our findings highlight the need to better support patients in progressing from referral to the waitlist, where many possibly eligible individuals are not ultimately listed," said study co-senior author Michal A. Mankowski, PhD.

From Science Daily Jul. 1, 2026

Polish teenager Michal Szubarczyk has become the youngest player to win a World Championship match, defeating former women's world champion Onyee Ng in qualifying on Monday.

From BBC Apr. 7, 2026

“Their strategy has really given them a huge buffer,” said Michal Meidan, who researches China’s energy systems at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 10, 2026

“Yes, Michal, we’ll take good care of her. She’ll love the countryside and the farm. Else and August will be happy to have another young voice in the house.”

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

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