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?”; see origin at Michael ( def. )
Example Sentences
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New Lenox Police Chief Micah Nuesse said police were investigating the false report, which followed President Trump’s criticism of the pope.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Narbonne 3, Edison 2: Micah Mercado picked up the pitching win for Narbonne.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 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
Dear Diary, We just won an award from the American Jewish Committee, called the Micah Award, for fighting injustice in our society.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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