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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"I don't think it was anything to do with Kepa in terms of them losing, but you have to play your best team," former England defender Micah Richards told BBC Sport.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
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
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
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
As Micah comes bounding up to us, Maddy yanks the zipper closed, hiding all evidence of feminine products.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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