Micah: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“who is like Jehovah?”

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مائیکا

מיכה

Micah (مائیکا, Hebrew מיכה) is a Christian boy’s name that means “who is like Jehovah?”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Micah.

Micah at a glance

Meaning: who is like Jehovah?
Gender: Boy
Origin: Hebrew
Faith: Christian
Say it: my-kuh
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: M · م

Meaning of Micah

In English: who is like Jehovah?
اردو میں معنی: خداوند جیسا کون ہے؟

Origin and history of Micah

From Hebrew Mikhah, meaning 'who is like Jehovah?'. Urdu Bible form میکاہ.

Base wordHebrew Mikhah

How to say and write Micah

Say it: my-kuh2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Micah
Urdu: مائیکا
Original script: מיכה
Known bearer: Micah, prophet of Israel
Themes: Faith

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Questions about the name Micah

What does the name Micah mean?

Micah means “who is like Jehovah?”. In Urdu: خداوند جیسا کون ہے؟. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Is Micah a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Micah is a boy’s name.

Is Micah a Christian name?

Yes. Micah is used by Christian families. It is of Hebrew origin. From Hebrew Mikhah, meaning 'who is like Jehovah?'. Urdu Bible form میکاہ.

How do you pronounce Micah?

Say it “my-kuh”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Micah in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Micah is written مائیکا. In its original script: מיכה.

Who is a famous person named Micah?

Micah, prophet of Israel

Is the meaning of Micah verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.