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Micah

“who is like God?”

About the name Micah

Micah is derived from the Hebrew name meaning ‘who is like God?’, a short form of a longer name that implies no one is equal to God. Micah, a prophet in the Old Testament, is the author of the Book of Micah, one of the twelve Minor Prophets; it contains the call to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God. The name is used in Jewish and Christian communities with strong spiritual connotations, and in English it is given mainly to boys.

Meaning
who is like God?
Origin
Hebrew
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
MY-kah(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Mica
  • Mikah

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Middle names for Micah

  • Micah James
  • Micah David
  • Micah Alexander
  • Micah Michael
  • Micah Joseph

Questions about Micah

What does Micah mean?
Micah is a Hebrew name meaning "who is like God?".
How do you pronounce Micah?
Micah is pronounced MY-kah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Micah?
Variants of Micah include Mica, Mikah.

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