Micah

American  

[mahy-kuh] / ˈmaɪ kə /

noun

1. a Minor Prophet of the 8th century b.c.

2. a book of the Bible bearing his name. Mic.

3. a male given name.

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Micah British  

/ ˈmaɪkə /

noun

1. a Hebrew prophet of the late 8th century _bc

2. the book containing his prophecies

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Etymology

Origin of Micah

Ultimately from Hebrew Mīkhāh, shortening of Mīkhāhyāhū “Who is like God?”; see origin at Michael ( def. )

Example Sentences

New Lenox Police Chief Micah Nuesse said Thursday that officers were still investigating the false report, which could carry criminal charges, and that the department had increased patrols and police presence in response.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

My son, Micah, has been traveling to most of the tournaments with me, and some of my other family members have come in as well.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Australia suffered a setback Saturday in their quest to win the Women's Asian Cup with goalkeeper Teagan Micah ruled out of the tournament with 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

He’s bald and wears khakis like a regular man teacher, but his red high-tops and suspenders make him super cool, at least to me and Micah.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan