Myška

Myška is a Czech surname derived from a nickname based on the word myš, meaning "mouse". This surname belongs to a category of Slavic occupational or descriptive surnames that originated from animal nicknames, often reflecting personal characteristics, physical traits, or behavioral quirks. In Czech onomastics, such nicknames were frequently used to identify individuals in small communities, with the mouse likely connoting small size, timidity, or quietness.

The surname Myška is typically gender-neutral in form, but its feminine counterpart is Myšková, which uses the common Czech suffix -ová to denote female surname bearers. The stress in pronunciation falls on the first syllable: [ˈmɪʃka].

• Meaning: "mouse"
• Origin: Czech
• Type: Descriptive surname / nickname
• Usage regions: Czech Republic