Shahi+Mira = Misha

Actor Shahid Kapoor and his wife Mira Rajput have named their daughter Misha, which is a combination of both their names. 

However, unlike Aditya Chopra and Rani Mukerji’s daughter, Adira, the Kapoors have actually picked a name that is also used as a boy’s name. It is pronounced as MIY-SHaa, and has its origins in the Old Greek and Hebrew languages. It is used largely in Russian. Here’s more on it.

Did you know?

The name Misha has different connotations in different languages. In Hebrew it means who is like God. In Greek, it’s a word for bee or honey. Misha is a Russian form of the English and German Melissa. A clothing brand called Mishanonoo also happens to share Shahid and Mira’s little one’s name.

What’s in a name? These celebs should know...

Misha Collins is an American actor, best known for his role as the angel Castiel on Supernatural on TV.
Misha Gabriel, an acclaimed dancer and choreographer who played Eddie in Step Up Revolution and Step Up: All In. He’s also known for his work dancing in concerts for Janet Jackson for several years.
Misha Bryan, a recording artist and rapper, who goes by the name Misha B whose debut single, Home Run, was her first hit.
Misha Smirnov, a singer who rose to fame as a child competing on the second season of The Voice Kids in Russia.

Misha the Russian bear

Misha also known as Mishka or The Olympic Mishka  is the name of the Russian Bear mascot of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games. He was designed by children’s books illustrator Victor Chizhikov.