Etymograph

English

Michaelina

Michaelina may come from Italian Michelina.

  1. Italianc. 1300–presentMichelinauncertain
  2. Englishearliest quotation 1920Michaelina

attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed

Lineage

  1. Italianc. 1300–presentMichelinauncertain
  2. Englishearliest quotation 1920Michaelina

Earliest quotation: 1920, Obituary: “Sister MICHAELINA, who, before she became a nun, was…”

Formed from Michael + -ina

Biblical Hebrew מִיכָאֵל

…

Latin Michāēl

Latin Michāhēl

Old English Michahel

Middle English Michael

English Michael

Today it means

name A female given name.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / Italian Michelina / Michaelina