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Micah

Micah is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. It derives from the Hebrew Mikha or Mikhaiah, meaning "Who is like Yahweh?" The name has ancient roots in the Hebrew Bible and has since spread to many languages and cultures. The form Micah is common in English, with variants such as Mikah and Mikha; the spelling Micah can also appear as a surname in rare cases.

Micah is also the name of a prophet in the Hebrew Bible. The Book of Micah, part

Today, Micah is used primarily in English-speaking countries as a masculine given name. Notable people include

of
the
Twelve
Minor
Prophets,
dates
to
the
8th
century
BCE
and
is
set
in
the
kingdom
of
Judah.
The
oracles
address
social
injustice
and
religious
corruption,
and
they
point
to
the
future
birth
of
a
ruler
from
Bethlehem.
The
passage
Micah
6:8
is
a
well-known
concise
statement
of
ethical
conduct:
to
act
justly,
love
mercy,
and
walk
humbly
with
God.
Micah
Richards,
an
English
former
professional
footballer;
Micah
Hyde,
an
American
NFL
safety
and
a
prominent
player;
and
Micah
P.
Hinson,
an
American
singer-songwriter.
The
name
also
appears
in
fiction
and
media
as
a
first
name
for
characters.