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Miqueas Pronunciation

Miqueas is pronounced mee-KEH-ahs /miˈkɛ.ɑs/High

Meaning: Spanish form of Micah/Micaiah, Hebrew for 'who is like Yahweh?' — the prophet of doing justice and loving mercyHigh

In 30 seconds: Micah with a Spanish Bible's full dignity: Miqueas is the prophet as Spanish scripture prints him — asker of 'who is like Yahweh?' and author of 'do justice, love mercy'.

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Origin HighSpanish, Hebrew

MeaningSpanish form of Micah/Micaiah, Hebrew for 'who is like Yahweh?' — the prophet of doing justice and loving mercy

U.S. rank (2024)#3356 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births35 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 414

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Miqueas is the Spanish rendering of the prophet Micah — Hebrew Mikhayahu, 'who is like Yahweh?', the rhetorical question that also builds Michael. The book of Miqueas gave Bethlehem its messianic prophecy and the world its justice-mercy-humility verse.

As a given name it appears in Latin American evangelical and Catholic families, rarer than the parallel Micaías. In the U.S. it is a rare heritage-and-faith choice with built-in Mike.

Did you know? Micah 6:8 — 'do justice, love mercy, walk humbly' — is among the most quoted verses in social-justice history; in Spanish pulpits, the book saying it is Miqueas.

Overall data confidence 90%

Behind the Name — Micah — root etymology

Variations

MicaíasMicahMiqueias

Nicknames

MiqueMickey

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Miqueas?

Miqueas is pronounced mee-KEH-ahs (/miˈkɛ.ɑs/). Press play above to hear Miqueas said aloud.

How do you say Miqueas?

Miqueas is said mee-KEH-ahs (/miˈkɛ.ɑs/). Press play above to hear Miqueas said aloud.

What does the name Miqueas mean?

Miqueas is the Spanish form of Micah, Hebrew for 'who is like Yahweh?'.

Is Miqueas a boy or girl name?

Miqueas is a boy's name.

How popular is Miqueas?

Miqueas is a rare name in the U.S.