| Pronunciation | Russian: [ˈmʲiʂə] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male (sometimes used for a female) |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Russia, Hebrew |
| Meaning | "Who is like God?" |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Michael, Mikhail, Michal, Mischa, Micha, Míša |
Misha (Миша) is a diminutive of the Russian name Mikhail (Михаил).[1] A hypocoristic of Michael, its English-language equivalent would be Mike and Mick. Sometimes it is used as a female name, mostly by non-Russians; the feminine Russian name Mikhaila exists but is rare. The spelling Mischa also exists, originating from German. Notable people and characters with the name include: