Palmyra

Meaning of Palmyra

Palmyra is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. The name has Spanish origins and is pronounced as pahl-MEE-rah in Spanish or PAL-mee-ruh in English. It is also sometimes spelled as Palmira. The name Palmyra is not very common in the United States, but it has been steadily increasing in popularity over the past few years. In 2021, there were 6 occurrences of babies being named Palmyra, ranking at number 13,431. The association with the name Palmyra brings to mind images of strength and resilience, as it is also the name of an ancient city in Syria known for its historical significance and architectural beauty. Choosing the name Palmyra for your daughter would give her a unique and meaningful identity.

Pronunciation

Spanish

• Pronunced as pahl-MEE-rah (/pal.ˈmi.ɾa/)

English

• Pronunced as PAL-mee-ruh (/ˈpɑːl.mi.rə/)

• Palmira
• Pamela
• Palmina
• Paloma