Mira

What does the baby name Mira mean? Learn about what Mira means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Mira - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Mira: M-I-R-A, is a 4-letter female given name.
Pronunciation of Mira: MEE rah; MY rah
Meaning of Mira: Admirable, bitter, look.
Origin of Mira: The name 'Mira' has multiple origins and can be found in various cultures around the world. It is derived from different languages and has different meanings depending on its cultural context.; American Names; Arabic Names; Czech Names; English Names; Hebrew Names; Hindi Names; Indian Names; Jewish Names; Latin Names; Pet Names; Polish Names; Sanskrit Names; Slovak Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Mira: Almeera; Almeeria; Almera; Almeria; Almire; Almyra; Amera; Amira; Amyra; Elmeera; Elmeeria; Maral; Marel; Marial; Meera; Meira; Meiri; Meirit; Meora; Meorah; Mera; Meral; Meriel; Merla; Merrill; Meryl; Mirabel; Mirabella; Mirah; Mirell; Mirella; Mirelle; Mirilla; Mirla; Murah; Murial; Muriel; Myra; Myria; Myrilla
Popularity of Mira: The name 'Mira' has gained popularity in recent years and is considered a trendy choice for girls. It has been steadily climbing in popularity charts and is now ranked among the top names for baby girls in several countries.; Mira currently has 189 likes, and is in the top 4% of liked girl's names. The name Laurel is slightly more popular than Mira.

Etymology of Mira

The etymology of the name 'Mira' differs depending on its cultural origin. In Sanskrit, 'Mira' means 'sea' or 'ocean'. In Slavic languages, it is derived from the word 'mir' which means 'peace' or 'world'. In Hebrew, 'Mira' is a variant of the name 'Miriam' which means 'wished-for child' or 'rebellious'.

Cultural Significance of Mira

The cultural significance of the name 'Mira' varies across different cultures. In Hinduism, 'Mira' is associated with devotion and is the name of a famous saint and poet who dedicated her life to Lord Krishna. In Slavic cultures, 'Mira' is associated with peace and harmony. In Hebrew culture, 'Mira' is seen as a variant of 'Miriam', a name with biblical significance.