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Meesha
Pronounced MEE-shah /ˈmiː.ʃɑ/Medium
Meaning: A phonetic respelling of Misha, a Russian pet form of Michael (Hebrew 'who is like God?'). Also read as a modern coinage. The route is uncertain, which we note.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Meesha respells Misha, a Russian short form of Michael, or reads as a fresh coinage. The bright spelling keeps it easy to say; the route is uncertain, which we note. Rare in the U.S. (said 'MEE-shah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, as a modern respelling. Rare, soft, and phonetic.
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What does the name Meesha mean?
Meesha respells Misha, a form of Michael ('who is like God?'); the route is uncertain, which we note.
How do you pronounce Meesha?
It's said MEE-shah /ˈmiː.ʃɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Meesha a boy or girl name?
Meesha is used here as a girl's name.
How popular is Meesha?
Meesha is a rare name in the U.S.