Михе́й
Mixéjmasculine
Micah is a male given name in Russian, rendered as Михе́й (Mixéj).
Михе́й is used as a masculine given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Mixéj.
Did you know?
- Russian names change their endings based on grammar, so if someone is calling out to Михе́й, they would say Михе́й!, but if they are talking about him, he becomes Михе́я.
- Because Михе́й is so uncommon today, a Russian speaker hearing the name might first assume it is a nickname for Михаи́л.
- While 'Micah' is a common biblical name in English, its Russian counterpart Михе́й is considered quite rare and archaic in modern Russian society.
Examples in context
- Здравствуй, меня зовут Мика.Hello, my name is Micah.
- Приятно познакомиться, Мика!Nice to meet you, Micah!
- Привет, все хорошо!Hey, everything's fine!
- Михе́й очень старое имя.Mikhey ochen' staroye imya.Micah is a very old name.
- В книге упоминается Михе́й.V knige upominayetsya Mikhey.Micah is mentioned in the book.
- Ты знаешь, кто такой Михе́й?Ty znayesh', kto takoy Mikhey?Do you know who Micah is?
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a historical novel.
- Александр AleksandrТы читала про Михе́я?Ty chitala pro Mikheya?Have you read about Micah?
- Анастасия AnastasiaДа, Александр, я читала.Da, Aleksandr, ya chitala.Yes, Alexander, I have read it.
- Александр AleksandrМихе́й главный герой?Mikhey glavnyy geroy?Is Micah the main character?
- Анастасия AnastasiaНет, это просто персонаж.Net, eto prosto personazh.No, he is just a character.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “micah” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
