Mirko
Meaning of Mirko
Mirko is a male name with Italian and Serbian origins. In both Italian and Serbian, it is pronounced as MEER-koh (/'miːr.koʊ/ in Italian and /'mir.ko/ in Serbian). A variation of Mirko is Mircea. In the United States, Mirko has been given to newborns since at least 1916. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it remains a unique and distinctive name choice. In recent years, it has been given to an average of 7 to 9 newborn boys per year in the U.S. Mirko carries a sense of strength and individuality, making it an excellent choice for parents looking for a name that stands out while still being rooted in tradition.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as MEER-koh (/'miːr.koʊ/)
Serbian
- Pronunced as MEER-koh (/'mir.ko/)
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Notable People Named Mirko
| Mirko Filipović, also known as Mirko Cro Cop, is a retired Croatian professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer, known for his time in Pride Fighting Championships and considered one of the greatest Heavyweight Kickboxers and MMA fighters of all time. |
| Mirko Medić is a former Serbian footballer and coach, known for his time as head coach for Scarborough SC in the Canadian Soccer League. |
| Mirko Tobias Schäfer is an Associate Professor and media scholar at Utrecht University, where he also serves as the Science Lead of the Utrecht Data School. |
| Mirko Marjanović was a Serbian basketball player and coach who represented the Yugoslavia national basketball team internationally. |
