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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.
"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."

Origin: Hebrew

Mick Mica Micha Mikha

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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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