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Pronunciation
  
/ˈmaɪkəlz/ MY-kəlz

Related names
  
Michaels, Michels

Region of origin
  
Hebrew

Meaning
  
form of 'Who is like God'

Michals is an patronymic surname meaning "son of Michael (or Michal)" . The prefix comes from Michael-, from Hebrew: מִיכָאֵל / מיכאל‎‎ [miˈxaʔel], meaning "Who is like God?". There are other spellings. The given name Michal is common amongst Czechs.

Persons with the surname

  • Duane Michals (b. 1932), American photographer
  • Mark Michals (b. ?), American drummer for band Faster Pussycat
  • References

    Michals Wikipedia