Mikial, of Arabic origin, means 'like God' or 'resembling God', associated with the Islamic angel Mika'il. It's used as a male name in Middle Eastern cultures and both genders in some Eastern European countries, gaining popularity worldwide due to its unique sound and positive meaning. Notable figures like Mikhail Lermontov, poet, and Mikhail Kalashnikov, AK-47 designer, bear this name.