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Comments and insights on the name Micah: | Edit

Being named Micah provides aspiration - to seek justice, to love kindness, and to be humble.

Personal experiences with the name Micah: | Edit

I've found Micah to be a unique, strong name. I'm not a Michael or a Mike - I'm a Micah. Sure, some folks trip over it; I've heard a few "Me-cah" mispronunciations over the years. But, I recommend my name for those who want their child to forge their own path, think independently, and be rooted with a name that provides moral guidance.

Nicknames for Micah: | Edit

No nicknames for Micah. The name stands on its own.

Meanings and history of the name Micah: | Edit

Micah is an Old Testament prophet. A commonly quoted verse is Micah 6:8, "He has shown you, O man, what is good and what the Lord requires of you: to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God."

Famous real-life people named Micah: | Edit

Micah Owings, Major League Baseball pitcher currently pitching for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Micah in song, story & screen: | Edit

Micah Rains, a private detective in the Wonder Woman comics.
Micah Sanders, played by Noah Gray-Cabey, in the television series "Heroes." He is a child prodigy and a technopath.
Micah Callahan, a were-leopard in the Anita Blake series of novels by Laurell K. Hamilton.