Mischa

Russian, diminutive of Mikhail

Mischa Origin and Meaning

The name Mischa is a boy's name of Russian origin.

Though the Mischa spelling is migrating toward the feminine side thanks to actress Mischa Barton, this Russian boys' short form still works for children of both sexes, as Mischa or Misha.

# 3102 on Nameberry

Mischa Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Famous People Named Mischa

  • Mischa Richter
    American cartoonist
  • Mischa Maisky
    Latvian,Israeli cellist
  • Mischa Auer (born Mikhail Semyonovich Unskovsky)
    Russian,American actor
  • Mikhail Saulovich "Mischa" Elman
    Ukrainian,American violinist
  • Mikhail "Mischa" Zverev
    German tennis player

Mischa in Pop Culture

  • Mischa
    given name of Philip Jennings, the KGB agent on "The Americans"