Mira
/MEE-rah/ Arabic Female
Meaning & Origin
Mira is a Arabic name meaning "Prosperous". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. The etymology of Mira is varied, with possible roots in Latin (meaning "wonderful" or "miracle"), Sanskrit (meaning "prosperous" or "ocean"), Slavic languages (a short form of names like Miroslava, meaning "peace" and "glory"), and possibly Hebrew (meaning "light" or "bitter").
Quick Facts
Language Arabic
Gender Female
Phonetic MEE-rah
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as MEE-rah. Keep the original Arabic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Mira
- · Mira Sorvino - Actress
- · Mira Nair - Filmmaker
- · Mira Furlan - Actress
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