How to pronounce Misha (MEE-sha)

Notes

Russian short form of Mikhail, used for women in Australia. Two syllables, stress on the first.

Origin & meaning

Origin

Russian

Meaning

who is like God? (short for Mikhail)

Popularity

Traditionally a male diminutive in Russian; used for both genders in Western use.

Similar spellings (same pronunciation)

• Meisha
• Mischa