Misham as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Misham

What is the meaning of the name Misham ?

The baby name Misham is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MEE-sham (/ˈmiːʃəm/),MISH-əm (/ˈmɪʃəm/).

Misham is Slavic in Origin.

Misham is a rare Hebrew masculine name found in the Bible (1 Chronicles 8:12) among the Benjamite descendants of Elpaal, associated with the builders of Ono and Lod. The form matches the Hebrew adverb misham, built from mi- “from” + sham “there,” so it is usually interpreted as “from there,” “out of that place,” or more broadly “one who comes from afar.” As with many minor genealogical names, the exact motivation is uncertain, but the linguistic transparency is clear.

Usage has been sporadic in Jewish tradition and remains uncommon today, though it appeals to parents seeking an obscure biblical revival. Pronounced MEE-shahm. Variant transliterations include Mish’am (to mark a possible ayin), Misam, and less often Mesham; the Septuagint and Vulgate reflect similar forms. Note that Misham is distinct from Slavic Misha (a nickname for Mikhail) and from Hebrew Mishael.

⚙ Misham is vanishingly rare. We count just 17 recorded uses of it worldwide, from 11 countries.