Micha
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Micha
Micha is a shortened form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el (מִיכָאֵל), meaning "Who is like God?" from the elements "mi" (who), "ka" (like), and "El" (God).
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Etymology
Micha is a shortened form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el (מִיכָאֵל), meaning "Who is like God?" from the elements "mi" (who), "ka" (like), and "El" (God). The name is used primarily in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions, with historical significance as the name of the archangel Michael in religious texts across all three Abrahamic faiths.
Micha currently ranks #12,743 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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