The spelling of the name "Micheas" may seem a bit confusing at first glance. However, it can be broken down phonetically as /mɪˈkiːəs/. The initial "M" is straightforward, representing the sound /m/. The next syllable, "i," is pronounced as /ɪ/. The following syllable, "ch," sounds like /k/, and is followed by the long "ee" sound /iː/. The final syllable, "as," is pronounced as /əs/. Altogether, the name is pronounced as "mih-KEE-uhs."
The word "Micheas" is derived from the Hebrew name "Mikha'el", which translates to "Who is like God?" or "Who is like the Lord?" in English. The name "Micheas" is the Latinized form of this Hebrew name. In the Bible, the name "Micheas" refers to several individuals, including a minor prophet in the Old Testament.