Mira
Meaning
Ocean, prosperous, devoted. A graceful variant of Meera meaning devoted one. Also means wonderful in Latin, making it truly global.
Works in English: Mira is easy to pronounce in English, making it a popular choice for Indian diaspora families in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
About the name Mira
Mira is a Sanskrit Hindu girl's name with a uniquely global resonance. As a variant of Meera, it honours Mirabai — the 16th-century Rajput poet-saint whose devotional verses to Lord Krishna are among the most beloved in Indian literature. In Sanskrit it also means ocean and prosperous. Beyond South Asia, Mira is a Latin name meaning wonderful, marvellous, and to be admired — the root of the English words miracle, admire, and mirror. This makes Mira one of the few Indian names that carries deep meaning in both Sanskrit and Western traditions simultaneously, without any compromise of either. For Indian diaspora families in the US, UK and Canada, Mira (MEE-ra) is two syllables, universal in sound and meaning, and carries an extraordinary cross-cultural identity.
Frequently asked questions
What does Mira mean?
Ocean, prosperous, devoted. A graceful variant of Meera meaning devoted one. Also means wonderful in Latin, making it truly global.
Is Mira an Indian name?
Yes, Mira is an Indian name of Sanskrit origin, widely used across South Asia and by Indian diaspora communities in the US, UK, Canada and Australia.
How do you pronounce Mira?
Mira is pronounced MEE-ra.
Is Mira a Hindu name?
Yes, Mira is a Hindu name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used by Hindu families across India and by the Indian Hindu diaspora worldwide.
What is the origin of the name Mira?
Mira is a name of Sanskrit origin. It is traditionally used as a girl's name.
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