Michaeas

See also: Michäas

Latin

Alternative forms

Etymology

From the Ancient Greek Μῐχαίᾱς (Mikhaíās), from the Biblical Hebrew מִיכָיְהוּ‎ (literally “who is like Yah?”). Compare Michāēl.

Pronunciation
  • (Classical) IPA(key): /miˈkʰae̯.aːs/, [mɪˈkʰäe̯äːs̠]
  • (Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /miˈke.as/, [miˈkɛːäs]

Proper noun

Michaeās m sg (genitive Michaeae); first declension

  1. Micah (prophet)
  2. Book of Micah
    • 1662, Johann Frischmuth, Harmonia Michææ V,1. & Matth. II,6., main title

Declension

First-declension noun (masculine Greek-type with nominative singular in -ās), singular only.

Case Singular
Nominative Michaeās
Genitive Michaeae
Dative Michaeae
Accusative Michaeān
Michaeam
Ablative Michaeā
Vocative Michaeā

Descendants
  • German: Michäas
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