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Misha

MIHSH-ah
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Misha (name) means a given name used in Russian and Ukrainian, most often as a diminutive of Michael for boys, and occasionally as a girl's name. Example: “Misha waved to his grandmother from the train window.”

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A given name used in Russian and Ukrainian, most often as a diminutive of Michael for boys, and occasionally as a girl's name.
"Misha waved to his grandmother from the train window."
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Etymology

A hypocoristic form of the Russian Mikhail, ultimately from Hebrew, the source of Michael.

Origin: Hebrew

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Misha” mean?
The word “Misha” means a given name used in Russian and Ukrainian, most often as a diminutive of Michael for boys, and occasionally as a girl's name.
How do you pronounce “Misha”?
“Misha” is pronounced MIHSH-ah (/ˈmɪʃ.ɑː/ in IPA).
How do you use “Misha” in a sentence?
Here is “Misha” used in a sentence: “Misha waved to his grandmother from the train window.”
What part of speech is “Misha”?
“Misha” is a name.
Where does the word “Misha” come from?
The word “Misha” comes from Hebrew. A hypocoristic form of the Russian Mikhail, ultimately from Hebrew, the source of Michael.

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