Misha

Russian, diminutive of Mikhail

Misha Origin and Meaning

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

Brought into the American consciousness as the nickname of ballet great Mikhail Baryshnikov, it more recently took on a unisex air via TV and screen actress Mischa Barton. Could become the next Sasha.

Misha Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1297 on Nameberry

Misha Popularity

• 1297 Nameberry 2024

20 Names Similar to Misha

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Famous People Named Misha

• Misha Collins (born Dmitri Tippens Krushnic) American actor and director
• Misha Gabriel Hamilton American actor and dancer
• Mikhail 'Misha" Baryshnikov Russian dancer, choreographer, and actor
• Misha Ge Uzbekistani figure skater
• Mikhail "Misha" Brussilovsky Russian painter