Male Name
Misha
ˈmʲi.ʂə
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
diminutives
Dishonored characters
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Writing Systems
МишаRussian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
81/100
youthful80%
wholesome65%
refined80%
strange100%
Meaning & Etymology
Misha is a Russian diminutive of the name Mikhail, commonly used as a nickname. It is also associated with the Russian Bear mascot of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games, designed by Victor Chizhikov. The name gained significant cultural recognition through its use in the Olympics, where Misha became a symbol of the event and achieved large-scale commercial success in merchandise.
Etymology
Original Form:
Mikhail
Evolution:
Misha evolved as a diminutive form of Mikhail in Russian culture, often used affectionately.
Source:
Russian naming conventions