Michele (pronounced [miˈkɛːle]) is an Italian male given name, akin to the English male name Michael.
Michele (usually pronounced /mɪˈʃɛl/ mish-EL), is also an English female given name that is derived from the French Michèle.
It is a variant spelling of the more common (and identically pronounced) name Michelle.
Michele can also be a surname.
The names are ultimately derived from the Hebrew מִיכָאֵל, through the Greek Μιχαήλ and the Latin Michael meaning "Who is like God?