Koshka

Koshka is a transliteration of the Russian word кошка, meaning "female cat." In Russian, кошка is a common noun used to refer to an adult female cat; the masculine form is кот, and a diminutive form, кошечка, is used for a small or endearing cat. The term is frequently employed in affectionate speech and can function as a nickname for pets or, informally, for people who are playfully described as feline.

Beyond its literal sense, кошка has cultural resonance as a term of endearment and a playful identifier. It appears in literature, music, and online culture, where it can serve as a nickname, a persona, or a humorous reference to feline qualities such as playfulness or independence. In some contexts, individuals adopt Koshka as a stage name, username, or online alias to convey a feline-themed identity.

Transliteration into Latin letters varies by system, but Koshka is the most common rendering in English-language texts. Other spellings, such as Koschka, may occur depending on the transliteration approach, but Koshka remains the prevailing form.

See also: кошка (Russian language), кот (male cat), cat (general).