Misa

Misa (Míša) is a Czech diminutive of Michaela, the feminine form of the name Michael. This name is derived from the ancient Hebrew Mikha'el (מִיכָאֵל) and means 'Who is like God?'.

What does the name Misa mean?

Misa (Míša) is a Czech diminutive of Michaela, the feminine counterpart of the name Michael. Its origin lies in the ancient Hebrew Mikha'el (מִיכָאֵל), which translates to 'Who is like God?'. The roots of the name can be found in the ancient Hebrew components mî (מִי), meaning 'who', ḵā (כְּ־), which stands for 'like', and ʾēl (אֵל), meaning 'God'. Michael is mentioned in Christian tradition as one of the four archangels (Daniel 12:1) and is a widely used name. Other variants include Michaella, Michaele, Michaja, Michaya, Michelin, Michella, Michelina, Micheline, Micaella, Mickaella, Mikele, Mikella, and Mickaila.

Where does the name Misa come from?

The name Misa has ancient Hebrew origins and means 'Who is like God?'.

How do you pronounce Misa?

The name Misa has a gentle and clear pronunciation. It is pronounced as two syllables 'Mi-sa' [ˈmiːza] or [ˈmiːsa], starting with a bright, long 'Mi' that conveys a sense of lightness. The soft 's' sound provides a smooth transition, while the open ending '-a' rounds off the sound pleasantly. Misa thus appears clear, delicate, and modern – simple in form and pleasant in resonance.

When is the name day of Misa?

The name day for Misa is celebrated on February 6.

Popularity

In Germany, Misa is a fairly common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th among the most popular female first names. Its best placement was in 2009 at 2,111th. Over the last ten years, Misa has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,457th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,171st. The name Misa also has various placements in the name charts of other countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Melissa

Famous people

• Misa (bassist of the Japanese band Maid)
• Misa Amane (character from the manga Death Note)