Misha (disambiguation)
Encyclopedia
Misha is a diminutive
of the Russian name Михаил (Mikhail). A, hypocoristic
of Michael
, its English-language equivalent would be Mike
. Non-Russian usages often have it as a female name, and sometimes as Mischa
.
Diminutive
In language structure, a diminutive, or diminutive form , is a formation of a word used to convey a slight degree of the root meaning, smallness of the object or quality named, encapsulation, intimacy, or endearment...
of the Russian name Михаил (Mikhail). A, hypocoristic
Hypocoristic
A hypocorism is a shorter form of a word or given name, for example, when used in more intimate situations as a nickname or term of endearment.- Derivation :Hypocorisms are often generated as:...
of Michael
Michael
Michael is a given name that comes from the , derived from the Hebrew question מי כמו אלוהים? meaning "Who is like God?" In English, it is sometimes shortened to Mike, Mikey, or, especially in Ireland, Mick...
, its English-language equivalent would be Mike
Mike
-Given name:* Mike Barnard, English cricketer* Mike Brown , American ice hockey player * Mike Brown -Given name:* Mike Barnard, English cricketer* Mike Brown (ice hockey b. June 1985), American ice hockey player (Toronto Maple Leafs)* Mike Brown -Given name:* Mike Barnard, English cricketer* Mike...
. Non-Russian usages often have it as a female name, and sometimes as Mischa
Mischa
Mischa is a personal name that can be male or female. In Russian, Mischa is a diminutive for Mikhail. Otherwise, the name may refer to:* Mischa Auer, a Russian actor...
.
People
- Misha Alperin, Ukrainian jazz musician
- Sir Misha BlackMisha BlackSir Misha Black was an Azerbaijan-born British architect and designer. In 1933 he founded with associates in London the organisation which became the Artists’ International Association. From 1959 to 1975 he was a professor of industrial design at the Royal College of Art in London, England...
, British architect - Misha CalvinMisha CalvinMisha Calvin is a Serbian rock guitarist and songwriter.A native of Yugoslavia, Calvin arrived in London sometime in the mid 80s. He worked with ex-Black Sabbath vocalist Tony Martin and Elegy vocalist Ian Parry, producing the album Evolution, released by Vienna Records in 1993.Two years later...
, Serbian rock guitarist - Misha CollinsMisha CollinsMisha Collins is an American actor and producer. He is best known for his role as the angel Castiel on the CW television series Supernatural.-Personal life:...
(born 1974), American actor - Misha DichterMisha DichterMisha Dichter is a classical pianist who was born in Shanghai to Polish-Jewish parents who fled Europe at the outbreak of World War II.-Biography:...
(born 1945), American pianist - Misha GlennyMisha GlennyMisha Glenny is a British journalist who specializes in southeastern Europe and global organized crime.-Biography:Glenny is the son of the late Russian studies academic Michael Glenny...
(born 1985), British journalist - Misha MengelbergMisha MengelbergMisha Mengelberg is a Dutch jazz pianist and composer. He won the Gaudeamus International Composers Award in 1961.-Biography:...
(born 1935), Dutch jazz pianist - Misha ReznikoffMisha ReznikoffMisha Reznikoff was an American-Ukrainian artist noted for such pictures as The End of the Horse - Or New Deal and The Solidity of the Road to Metaphor and Memory . He was born in Kiev, Ukraine, in 1905 and died in New York in 1971. He was married to photographer Genevieve Naylor...
, American-Ukrainian artist - Misha SegalMisha SegalMisha Segal is an Israeli-born music producer and film composer.-Early years:Born in Haifa, Israel, weaned on jazz , and raised in Tel Aviv, music called Misha from an early age...
, Israeli film producer and composer - Misha VerbitskyMisha VerbitskyMisha Verbitsky is a Russian mathematician . However, he is primarily known to the general public as a controversial critic, political activist and independent music publisher....
(born 1969), Russian mathematician - Misha (singer)Misha (singer)Michaela Paľová known under her stage name Misha is an R&B, soul vocalist, from the Slovak Republic. She has released three studio albums. Her latest album, 13000krát, was released in October 2007. Her first single "Náladu mi dvíhaš" was released in June 2002 and scored No.1 on Slovak airplay chart...
(born 1975), Slovak R&B musician- Misha (album), the second studio album by Misha
- MishkaMishkaMishka is an internationally known reggae artist from Bermuda. He released his first self-titled album Mishka in 1999 and had a hit single in the UK with "Give You All The Love". He is currently signed to Matthew McConaughey's record label, j.k. livin, and is touring in support of his latest...
(born 1974), reggae singer from Bermuda
Fictional characters
- MishaMishaMisha , also known as Mishka or The Olympic Mishka is the name of the Russian Bear, the mascot of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games . He was designed by children's books illustrator Victor Chizhikov....
, mascot of the 1980 Olympic Games - Misha (Pita-ten), character from the anime and manga Pita-ten
- Misha Arsellec Lune, character in the PlayStation 2 game Ar tonelico: Melody of Elemia
Others
- Misha: A Mémoire of the Holocaust YearsMisha: A Mémoire of the Holocaust YearsMisha: A Mémoire of the Holocaust Years is a book by Misha Defonseca, first published in 1997. The book was originally claimed to be a memoir telling the true story of how the author survived The Holocaust as a young Jewish girl, wandering Europe searching for her deported parents...
, hoax Holocaust memoir - Misha (woreda), Hadiya Zone, Ethiopia
- Misha, Russian Children's magazine