Find out how popular the first name Michealla has been for the last 8 years (from 1994 to 2001) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Michealla by gender

Based on the last 8 years of data, Michealla is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2001, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Michealla.

The history of the first name Michealla

The name Michealla has its origins in the Irish Gaelic language, derived from the Gaelic name Mícheál. It is the feminine form of the name Michael, which traces its roots back to the Hebrew name Mikhael, meaning "one who is like God."

The name Michealla gained prominence during the medieval period in Ireland, particularly among families with strong ties to traditional Irish culture and heritage. It was often associated with the patronage of St. Michael, the archangel revered in Christian tradition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Michealla can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the 17th century. The annals mention Michealla Ní Chatháin, a noblewoman from the Clan Catháin (Keating) who lived in the 14th century.

Throughout Irish history, several notable figures bore the name Michealla. Michealla Ní Bhraonáin (c. 1550-1610) was a celebrated Irish poet and historian from County Tipperary, renowned for her compositions in the Irish language. Michealla Ní Cheallaigh (c. 1680-1755) was a prominent Irish language scholar and scribe from County Sligo, famous for her work in preserving and transcribing ancient Irish manuscripts.

In the realm of Irish mythology, Michealla was also the name of a legendary figure known as the "Princess of the Sea." According to folklore, she was a beautiful mermaid who fell in love with a human prince, representing the enduring connection between the Irish people and the sea.

Another notable figure named Michealla was Michealla Ní Chormaic (c. 1820-1890), a renowned Irish language teacher and advocate for the preservation of Irish culture. She played a significant role in promoting the use of the Irish language in her native County Mayo during the 19th century.

During the Irish Literary Revival of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name Michealla gained renewed popularity among Irish writers and intellectuals. Michealla Ní Ghallchobhair (1873-1957) was a celebrated Irish author and journalist who wrote extensively in the Irish language, contributing to the revival of Irish literature and cultural identity.

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