Micha

מִיכָה

• Gender: Male
• Origin: Biblical / Rabbinic Hebrew
• Meaning: who is like God?

• Micha is the authentic Hebrew form of the name that English speakers know as Micah. It carries the same prophetic legacy, the same powerful question of "who is like God?" and the same association with justice and humility, but with a crisper, more streamlined pronunciation that is a staple in contemporary Israel. It has the feel of a name that knows exactly what it is without needing any extra ornamentation.

  Think of it as the crisp, modern alternative for parents who love Micah but want the authentic Hebrew spelling and pronunciation. It is wildly popular in Israel and starting to catch on in the diaspora, giving it a cool, insider feel. A prophetic name with a contemporary edge — sharp, stylish, and grounded in something ancient.

• Alternate Spellings: Michah, Mikha, Mikhah
• English Equivalent:
  Micah
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Talia
  ,
  Noa
  ,
  Avi
  ,
  Eitan
• Theme: God