Майкл
Majklmasculine
Michael is a male given name in Ukrainian. If unsure, use Майкл (Majkl). Wiktionary also lists Миха́йло (Myxájlo) and Михаї́л (Myxajíl).
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Майкл | Majkl | masculine |
| Миха́йло | Myxájlo | masculine |
| Михаї́л | Myxajíl | Biblical, masculine |
The name is used to refer to men and has several forms depending on whether you are using a traditional Ukrainian version, a biblical version or a transliterated English version.
Which one should you use?
Миха́йло is the traditional Ukrainian version of the name, while Майкл is the transliterated English version used when referring to English-speaking people. Михаї́л is a specific form used in religious or biblical contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the traditional name Михайло in the genitive case (for example, to say 'of Michael'), it changes to Михайла.
How do you pronounce it?
Majkl
Did you know?
- Ukrainian names change endings based on their role in a sentence, so calling out to 'Michael' (the vocative case) changes the form to Миха́йле.
- In Ukrainian culture, Миха́йло is often associated with the archangel Michael, the patron saint of Kyiv, whose church and square are central landmarks in the capital city.
- The variation Миха́йло is often associated with historical figures and folk heroes in Ukrainian literature, giving it a more 'earthy' feel than the biblical version.
Examples in context
- Алло, це Джон Карлтон. Можу я побалакати з Майклом?Hello. This is Joe Carlton. May I speak to Michael?This sentence shows how to use Майкл in a telephone inquiry.Tatoeba #6100765 by deniko, translation #30968 by CN
- Майкл побив посуд.Michael broke the dishes.This sentence uses Майкл as the subject of the sentence.Tatoeba #5983022 by lingvokrolik, translation #32885 by une_monica
- Помер Майкл Джексон.Michael Jackson has passed away.This sentence uses Майкл in a news-style announcement.Tatoeba #6379971 by deniko, translation #838747 by Scott
- Доброго дня, Михайло!Good day, Michael!
- Михайло, дякую за вашу допомогу.Michael, thank you for your help.
- Чи можу я попросити вас, Михайло, про пораду?May I ask you, Michael, for some advice?
- Привіт, Миколо!Hello, Michael!
- Миколо, як у тебе справи?Michael, how are you doing?
- Ми з Миколою ідемо на каву.Michael and I are going for coffee.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maria is introducing her foreign friend to Dmytro.
- Марія MariiaДмитро, це мій друг Майкл.Dmytro, tse miy druh Maykl.Dmytro, this is my friend Michael.
- Дмитро DmytroПривіт, Майкле! Радий познайомитися.Pryvit, Maykle! Radyy poznayomytysya.Hi, Michael! Nice to meet you.
- Марія MariiaВін приїхав до нас у гості.Vin pryyikhav do nas u hosti.He came to visit us.
- Дмитро DmytroДуже цікаво. Вітаю тебе!Duzhe tsikavo. Vitayu tebe!Very interesting. Welcome!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “michael” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
