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Misha (name)

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Misha
PronunciationRussian: [ˈmʲiʂə]
GenderMale (sometimes used for a female)
Origin
Word/nameRussia, Hebrew
Meaning"Who is like God?"
Other names
Related namesMichael, 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:

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  1. ^ Hanks, Patrick (2002). The Oxford names companion. Oxford: Oxford University Press. p. 827. ISBN 9780198605614.