Micha: meaning of the Hebrew name
מִיכָה
Pronounced mee-KHA
Meaning of Micha
Micha is a short form of Michayahu, meaning who is like God. Micah the Morashtite, one of the twelve Minor Prophets, taught people "to do justice, to love mercy and to walk humbly."
The word of the LORD that came to Micah the Morashtite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem.
דְּבַר־יְהֹוָה אֲשֶׁר הָיָה אֶל־מִיכָה הַמֹּרַשְׁתִּי בִּימֵי יוֹתָם אָחָז יְחִזְקִיָּה מַלְכֵי יְהוּדָה אֲשֶׁר־חָזָה עַל־שֹׁמְרוֹן וִירוּשָׁלָ͏ִם׃
Micha in Hebrew
Micha is written מיכה in Hebrew (with vowel points: מִיכָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- יYod
- כKaf
- הHe
Gematria value: 75 (Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Kaf 20 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningwho is like God
- Pronunciationmee-KHA
- Hebrewמיכה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Micha was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Micha
What does the name Micha mean?
Micha is a short form of Michayahu, meaning who is like God. Micah the Morashtite, one of the twelve Minor Prophets, taught people "to do justice, to love mercy and to walk humbly."
How do you pronounce Micha?
Micha is pronounced mee-KHA in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Micha in Hebrew?
Micha is written מיכה in Hebrew (with vowel points: מִיכָה).
Is Micha a biblical name?
Yes. Micha appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Micah 1:1.
What is the gematria of Micha?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מיכה adds up to 75 (Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Kaf 20 + He 5).
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