Mikel is the Basque adaptation of the given name Michael. The name Mikel has its roots in the Hebrew word Mikha'el, which means "Who is like God". Notable people with the name include: Footballers. Mikel Alonso (born 1980), Spanish Basque footballer and older brother of retired Spanish international Xabi Alonso. Mikel Álvaro (born 1982), Spanish footballer. Mikel Amantegui (born 1979), Spanish footballer. Mikel Aranburu (born 1979), Spanish Basque retired footballer, who played for Real Sociedad. Mikel Arce (born 1984), Spanish footballer.
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