Michaela
//mɪˈkeɪ.lə// name
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 A female given name from Hebrew.
"Do you remember at Holmwood I called you Michaela, because you were so fair, like the girl in the opera? Now, this type-writer girl is dark, and she has been playing Carmen to you - stealing your love away from you by her clever ways."
Example
More examples"I met Michaela and Caroline in town this afternoon."
Etymology
From Michael + -a. Latinate feminine form of Michael, first appearing as an anglicisation of the Portuguese ("Micaela") and Spanish ("Micaela"). Doublet of Michelle.
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