Micah
Americannoun
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a Minor Prophet of the 8th century b.c.
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a book of the Bible bearing his name. Mic.
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a male given name.
noun
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a Hebrew prophet of the late 8th century bc
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the book containing his prophecies
Etymology
Origin of Micah
Ultimately from Hebrew Mīkhāh, shortening of Mīkhāhyāhū “Who is like God?”; Michael ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Micah Lasher, a Nadler protégée who also worked for ex-Mayor Michael Bloomberg, is also considered a strong contender.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
It was another blow for Micah who also missed the 2023 World Cup on home soil due to the lasting effects of concussion.
From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026
There’s Micah Lasher, a New York state Assembly member and former aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul, former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and Nadler, who has endorsed him.
From Slate • Feb. 14, 2026
“The best part is the food,” said Micah Moore, bobsledder from Trinidad and Tobago, echoing what people have said for centuries about Italy.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026
Micah bumps my knee with the top of his hand.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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