Mikhail — Russian form of Michael, and a variant transcription of Bulgarian Mihail. This was the name of two Russian tsars. Other notable bearers include the poet Mikhail Lermontov (1814-1841) and the Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev (1931-).
Biblical namesake: Michael is the archangel known as a protector and leader of the heavenly hosts, appearing in both the Old and New Testaments as a defender of God's people. (Daniel · Daniel 10:13, Daniel 12:1, Revelation 12:7)
Saintly namesake: Mikhail of Tver was a Grand Prince of Vladimir, venerated as a saint in the Russian Orthodox Church for his piety and martyrdom. The name Mikhail is the Russian form of Michael, a well-known saint's name. (November 22 · 14th century)
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