Michol is the Biblical Latin form of Michal (2), appearing in the Vulgate translation of the Old Testament. The name derives from the Hebrew Mikhal (Mikhal), which possibly means "brook" in Hebrew. In the Bible, Michol (Michal) is the daughter of Saul, the first king of Israel, and becomes the wife of David. Biblical Account According to 1 Samuel 18:20–27, Michal fell in love with David, and Saul offered her in marriage as a reward for David's victories, setting a bride price of 100 Philistine foreskins. David succeeded, and they married. However, after David fled from Saul's jealousy, Saul gave Michal to another man, Palti (1 Samuel 25:44). When David became king, he demanded Michal be returned (2 Samuel 3:13–16). Their reunion was strained; Michal despised David's uninhibited worship before the Ark of the Covenant, and their relationship ended barren (2 Samuel 6:16–23). Notable Bearers The Latin form Michol occurs primarily in biblical texts and scholarship, seldom as a given name outside that context. The Hebrew form Michal is more commonly used in modern Israel and other cultures. Variants Related variants include Melchol in the Biblical Greek Septuagint and Micol in Italian. The name is typically considered a female name in these traditions. Meaning: "brook" (Hebrew) Origin: Hebrew, via Latin Vulgate Type: first name Usage: Latin Bible (antiquity, religious context)