Best Islamic Baby Names 2026: Popular Muslim Names with Beautiful Meanings
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Who is like God?
Pronunciation: My-kal
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Mikal is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Who is like God?". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: My-kal. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
میقال
مال، ثروت، ملك، سلطنت، اثر و رسوخ
Source Language
Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
ميكال
المال والثروة، الملك المادي، الملكية، السلطة، النفوذ، الشهرة
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
My-kal
IPA
/ˈmaɪkəl/
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Lapis Lazuli
Life Path Number
2
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
Ibn Qutaybah, Al-Ma'arif, p. 287-288. Mikal is mentioned as a prophet and a messenger of God in the Old Testament, and is believed to have been a contemporary of the prophet Dhu al-Qarnayn (Alexander the Great).
Pre-Islamic Period, 6th Century BCE
Al-Tabari, The History of al-Tabari, vol. 1, p. 263. Mikal is mentioned as a prophet sent to the people of Damascus, and is believed to have been a contemporary of the prophet Yunus (Jonah).
Pre-Islamic Period, 6th Century BCE
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Mikal
Wealth, riches, king, dominion, influence, fame
میقال
مال، ثروت، ملك، سلطنت، اثر و رسوخ
ميكال
المال والثروة، الملك المادي، الملكية، السلطة، النفوذ، الشهرة
माइकाल
धन, समृद्धि, राजा, संपदा, प्रभाव, प्रतिष्ठा
میقال
مال، ثروت، ملك، سلطنت، اثر و رسوخ
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Explore the most popular Islamic baby names for boys and girls in 2026. Learn their meanings, origins, and why Muslim families around the world continue to choose them.