Micah
/ MEE-kah /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇲🇼 Malawi
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Humble
Meaning & Etymology
Who is like God
Who is like God
Etymology
Derived from the Hebrew name Mikha, meaning ‘Who is like God?’
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Tumbuka
Cultural context
In Malawi, particularly among the Tumbuka people, Micah is a name that has been adopted through Christian influence and is associated with the biblical prophet Micah.
Symbolism
The name symbolises humility and reverence, often associated with the question of divine comparison and the pursuit of righteousness.
Religious reference
Micah 6:8 (Christian Bible)