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Origin and Meaning of the Name Michelangelo

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Gender:

Boy


Origin:	Italian


Meaning:	Angel Michael


Pronunciation:	(mee keh LAHN jeh lo) [Guide]

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Michele

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Miscellaneous Info for Michelangelo

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Biblical Names, Italian Names

Used in:

Italian speaking countries

Additional info:

Combination of the Italian names Michele (Italian form of Michael, "who is like God?") and Angelo ("angel, messenger of God").

The name, which refers to the biblical archangel Michael, was borne by Michelangelo Buonarrotti, the famous Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet.