Origin and Meaning of Meshelle

Who resembles God

Origin: French/English - Meshelle is a variant of the name Michelle, which is the feminine form of Michel, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el meaning 'who is like God'.

• Meshelle is a contemporary spelling variant of Michelle, which became popular in the late 20th century.
• While predominantly used in English-speaking countries, variations like Michela in Italian and Micaela in Spanish also exist.
• Notable bearers include Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States, which has brought more awareness to the name.
• In the U.S., the name Michelle gained popularity in the mid-20th century and saw variations emerged such as Meshelle in the 1980s.
• Related names include Michaela, Michelina, and other feminine variations of Michael.