The baby name Mikhos is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MEE-khos (English approximation); IPA: /ˈmiːxos/ (Greek) or /ˈmiːkɒs/ (Anglicized).
The baby name Mikhos is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MEE-khos (English approximation); IPA: /ˈmiːxos/ (Greek) or /ˈmiːkɒs/ (Anglicized).
Mikhos is in Origin.
Mikhos is a Greek masculine given name and affectionate short form of Michalis (Greek for Michael), ultimately from the Hebrew Mikha’el, meaning “Who is like God?” The spelling with kh reflects the Greek consonant χ (chi), often rendered as ch, h, or kh in Latin letters; thus Mikhos corresponds to Michos/Mihos in other transliterations. As a nickname elevated to formal use, it conveys warmth and familiarity while retaining the archangelic resonance of its source.
Usage clusters in Greek-speaking communities - mainland villages, the Aegean islands, and the diaspora - where the Archangel Michael’s feast (8 November) anchors naming traditions. Documented in 19th–20th‑century parish records, Mikhos sometimes appears as a stand‑alone given name and also survives as a patronymic surname. Variants and cognates include Michos, Mihos, Michalis, Michail, Michael, and Mihály; feminine counterparts are Michaela and Michaila. Related diminutives: Mikas, Michalakis. Meaning remains the theophoric challenge, “Who is like God?”
Mikhos is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Mikhos appears only 1 time in total — found in 1 country. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 |
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