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Mis

The origin and history of Mis.

Etymology

Various origins: * Borrowed from Polish Miś, a pet form of Michał or a nickname from miś (“bear”). * Borrowed from Slovene Miš, a nickname from miš (“mouse”). * Borrowed from Dutch Mis, a reduced form of the personal name Amijs. * Borrowed from Yucatec Maya Mis; this surname is predominantly found in Yucatán.

Origin: Dutch

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