Misha

The name Misha is Hebrew and the meaning of Misha is 'the one who resembles God’. It is extremely popular in Russia and is considered to be a nickname for either Michael or Mikha’el. Mikha’el translates to ‘who is like El?’ or ‘who is like God?’. In many religions, Michael is an archangel or an angel of the highest rank. Saint Michael was an archangel that is featured three times in the Hebrew Bible, all in the Book of Daniel. He was considered a protector, who took over the leadership of God's armies and defeated Satan and his forces. Though traditionally a nickname for boys, like the popular Russian name Sasha it can be used for either girls or boys. Mischa Barton helped to popularize Misha as a girls' name, thanks to her roles in films such as 'Notting Hill' and M. Night Shyamalan's 'The Sixth Sense'. Misha Collins is another famous American actor, known for his role as Castiel in the CW show 'Supernatural'.

Gender

Girl

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Origin

Russian, diminutive of Mikhail

Numerology

M is for munificent, for you are extremely liberal in giving.

I is for intense, your zest of living.

S is for sensational, you know how to make a splash!

H is for happiness, you always bring.

A is for affirm, the certainty of knowledge.

Lucky

Misha lucky number is 5.

Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.

Misha in Pop Culture

• Gavin character in the De Granville trilogy by K.M. Grant