마이클
MaikeulEnglish, name
The English name Michael is written as 마이클 (Maikeul) in Korean. Wiktionary also lists 미카일 (Mikail).
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 마이클 | Maikeul | English, name |
| 미카일 | Mikail |
This is a male given name used to represent the English name Michael.
Which one should you use?
마이클 is the standard transliteration for the English name, while 미카일 is an alternative form.
How do you pronounce it?
Maikeul
Did you know?
- While 마이클 is a transliteration, Koreans who want a Korean-style name often choose Hanja characters that sound similar to 'Michael' to create a native-sounding name.
- If you call a person named Michael by just his name 마이클 without a title, it can sound overly casual or even rude in a formal Korean social setting.
- If you were referring to the biblical archangel Michael in a religious context, you would more likely see the form 미카엘 used in Korean Bibles.
Examples in context
- 마이클 씨, 안녕하세요?Hello, Mr. Michael!
- 마이크, 오늘 같이 영화 볼래?Michael, do you want to watch a movie together today?
- 미카엘님께서는 언제 도착하실 건가요?When will Mr. Michael be arriving?
- 제 친구 이름은 마이클이에요.je chinggu ireumeun maikeul-ieyo.My friend's name is Michael.
- 마이클 씨는 어디에 있어요?maikeul ssi-neun eodie isseoyo?Where is Michael?
Example conversation
Seoyeon and Jihun are talking about a coworker at the office.
- 서연 Seo-yeon지훈 씨, 마이클 씨가 왔어요?jihun ssi, maikeul ssi-ga wasseoyo?Jihun, has Michael arrived?
- 지훈 Ji-hun아니요, 아직 안 왔어요.aniyo, ajik an wasseoyo.No, he hasn't arrived yet.
- 서연 Seo-yeon그럼 마이클 씨한테 연락해 보세요.geureom maikeul ssi-hante yeollak-hae boseyo.Then try to contact Michael.
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 제가 해 볼게요.ne, jega hae bolgeyo.Okay, I will try.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “michael” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
