Mira
Meaning of Mira
Mira exemplifies a rare convergence of linguistic threads: in the Slavic sphere it condenses Miroslava and related forms to the elemental notion of “peace”; in classical Latin it echoes mirus, “wonderful,” a semantic lineage that later inspired the astronomical naming of the pulsating red giant in Cetus; in Sanskrit it conveys the breadth of “ocean” and the auspice of “prosperity,” while in several modern languages it is read simply as an imperative to “look.” Such polygenesis grants the name a quietly cosmopolitan character, neither fixed to one geography nor era, yet recognizable across them. United States naming records corroborate this steady, low-volume durability: since the late nineteenth century Mira has appeared almost annually, and in the early twenty-first century it has climbed from the mid-700s to the low-400s in national rank, suggesting a gradual, data-driven ascent rather than a trend-driven surge. Taken together, these etymological, cultural, and statistical dimensions present Mira as a succinct, mellifluous option whose layered meanings—peace, wonder, vastness, and vision—resonate with parents seeking a name at once historically grounded and quietly forward-looking.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as MEER-uh (/mɪrə/)
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Notable People Named Mira
| Mira Nair is an Indian American filmmaker and founder of Mirabai Films, known for Salaam Bombay, Monsoon Wedding, Mississippi Masala, The Namesake, and Kama Sutra, with honors including the Golden Lion and Oscar and BAFTA nominations. |
| Mira Katherine Sorvino is an American actress who rose to fame with Mighty Aphrodite in 1995, winning the Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress. |
| Mira Furlan was a Croatian American actress and singer best known as Delenn in Babylon 5 and Danielle Rousseau in Lost, and also appeared in award winning films like When Father Was Away on Business and The Abandoned. |
| Mira Anwar Awad is a Palestinian Israeli singer songwriter, actress, television host and political activist of Arab Palestinian and Bulgarian descent. |
| Mira Sethi is a Pakistani actor and writer, a Wellesley College graduate and former Wall Street Journal editor, who returned to Pakistan to star in TV dramas like Silvatein and Mohabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai. |
| Mira Rapp-Hooper is an American political scientist who served as Special Assistant to the President and NSC senior director, coordinating Biden White House Indo-Pacific policy, the Quad, and US ties with Japan and South Korea. |
