Mirah
Meaning of Mirah
Mirah, a Hebrew female name pronounced mee-RAH (/miːˈra/) and anglicized as MEE-rah (/miːˈrɑː/), encapsulates a blend of subtlety and depth. Drawn from a root meaning “bitter,” it evokes a notion of bitter sweetness—a juxtaposition cherished in Persian storytelling for its capacity to reveal hidden layers of emotion. In the United States, annual tallies have hovered between 17 and 25 newborn girls over the past five years, placing Mirah around the 925th rank in 2024. This steady usage ensures the name remains distinctive without courting obscurity—rare enough to stand out on a classroom roll call, yet familiar enough to avoid daily spelling drills on the playground. As an analytical choice, Mirah appeals to parents in search of linguistic elegance, cultural resonance, and a quietly confident aura.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as mee-RAH (/miːˈra/)
English
- Pronunced as MEE-rah (/miːˈrɑː/)
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