Mishka is a male name of Russian origin, derived from the diminutive form of the name Mikhail. In Russian, it is primarily linked to the meaning "Diminutive Of Mikhail". Additionally, the name holds diverse interpretations in other languages, such as "gift of love" in Hindi, "niche for light" in Arabic, and "gift of god" in Hebrew. The name has been associated with notable individuals, including Mishka Henner, a Belgian-British artist, and Mishka Yaponchik, a Jewish-Russian-Ukrainian gangster, revolutionary, and military leader. Moreover, Mishka has been used as the name of a mascot for the 1980 Olympics and is also associated with a clothing company and record label. The name is also linked to Mishka Island, located in Bulgaria within the Danube river.