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Micah
MEYE-kuh
Micah (name) means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "who is like God," also the name of a Hebrew Bible prophet. Example: “Micah is one of the twelve minor prophets in the Old Testament.”
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A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "who is like God," also the name of a Hebrew Bible prophet.
""We will call the boy Micah," he announced at last. "I had thought of some sweeter name, perhaps David," she suggested. "We will call him Micah," Abner replied."
— James Michener, Hawaii (1959)
"Micah is one of the twelve minor prophets in the Old Testament."
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Etymology
From Hebrew Mikhayahu, meaning "who is like Yahweh."
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What does “Micah” mean?
The word “Micah” means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "who is like God," also the name of a Hebrew Bible prophet.
How do you pronounce “Micah”?
“Micah” is pronounced MEYE-kuh (/ˈmaɪkə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Micah” in a sentence?
Here is “Micah” used in a sentence: “Micah is one of the twelve minor prophets in the Old Testament.”
What part of speech is “Micah”?
“Micah” is a name.
Where does the word “Micah” come from?
The word “Micah” comes from Hebrew. From Hebrew Mikhayahu, meaning "who is like Yahweh.".
Is “Micah” a common word?
“Micah” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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