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13,457Mirit is a Hebrew feminine given name with undetermined meaning, though it is often considered a derivative of Miriam. Miriam itself, as recorded in the Old Testament, is a form of Mary and belongs to the elder sister of...
Mirja is a Finnish feminine given name, derived as a form of Miriam, which itself originates from the Hebrew Mary (Miryam). In the Old Testament, Miriam was the sister of Moses and Aaron, who watched over the infant Mose...
Mirjam is a feminine given name used in Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, German, and Slovene, serving as a form of the Hebrew-derived Miriam.Etymology and Biblical OriginMiriam is the name of a prominent figure in the Old Testa...
Mirjami is a Finnish female given name, a vernacular form of Miriam. It ultimately derives from the biblical name Miriam, the elder sister of Moses and Aaron in the Old Testament. The name has deep roots in Judeo-Christi...
Mirjana is a South Slavic feminine given name widespread in Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia. It is generally considered a form of Miriam, which itself is a va...
Mirka is a feminine given name predominantly used in Czech, Polish, Serbian, and Slovak cultures. It functions as a diminutive of Miroslava, as well as other names that incorporate the Slavic element mirŭ, meaning "peace...
Mirka is a diminutive of Mirjami, the Finnish form of Miriam. The feminine given name Mirka is used primarily in Finland, where it serves as an affectionate short form derived from Mirjami. Through its etymological chain...
Mirna is a feminine given name common among Croats and Serbs.Derived from the Slavic element mir, meaning "peace" or "world", the name Mirna carries the connotation of "peaceful" or "calm". It is closely related to other...
Miroslava is a feminine Slavic given name, the direct feminine form of Miroslav. It is composed of the Slavic elements mirŭ meaning 'peace, world' and slava meaning 'glory', thus conveying the overall meaning 'one who ce...
Mirosława is a Polish feminine given name, the feminine form of Mirosław. The name is derived from the Slavic root Miroslav, which combines the elements mirŭ ("peace, world") and slava ("glory"), thus carrying the meanin...
Mirriam is a variant spelling of the name Miriam, most commonly used in English-speaking parts of Africa. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Miriam, which is itself a form of Mary and is borne in the Old Testamen...
Mirsada is a Bosnian feminine given name, the feminine form of Mirsad. The meaning of Mirsad is uncertain, but it may derive from Arabic "watchtower" or from Persian "ambush". As a name, Mirsada is predominantly used in...
Mirta is a feminine given name that serves as a cognate of Myrtle in Spanish, Italian, and Croatian. Myrtle itself derives from the English word for the evergreen shrub, ultimately from the Greek μύρτος (myrtos), a name...
Mirte is a Dutch feminine given name, a variant of Myrthe. Both names ultimately derive from the English word myrtle (the evergreen shrub), which itself comes from Greek μύρτος (myrtos). Th...
Mirthe is a Dutch feminine given name, a variant of Myrthe. Like its cognates, Mirthe ultimately derives from the myrtle plant, a fragrant evergreen shrub that holds ancient symbolic associations with love, immortality,...
Miruna is a feminine Romanian given name with intriguing linguistic roots. The name's etymology is uncertain, but it is possibly derived from the Slavic word mir, meaning "peace", a common element in Slavic names. Altern...
Miryam is a Hebrew and Spanish variant of the common name Miriam, used in both biblical and modern contexts. As a direct Hebrew form, Miryam appears in the Old Testament as the name of Moses’ sister, who plays a key role...
Míša is a diminutive of the feminine name Michaela, the Czech form of Michaela. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning "who is like God?" — a rhetorical question emphasizing that no one is com...
Misaki is a feminine Japanese name that combines the kanji characters 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" and 咲 (saki) meaning "blossom". This name can be formed from other combinations of kanji characters as well, yielding var...
Misericordia is a Spanish feminine name that means "compassion, mercy," derived from the Latin words miser (poor, wretched) and cor (heart). It is taken from the title of the Virgin Mary, La Virgen de la Misericordia, me...
Miski is a feminine given name of Quechua origin. The name directly translates to "honey" in Quechua, the language family of the Inca Empire and several indigenous peoples of the Andes. This meaning evokes sweetness and...
EtymologyMissie is an English feminine given name, most commonly used as a diminutive of Melissa, though also occasionally a variant spelling of Missy. The root name Melissa is of Greek origin, meaning "bee".Historically...
Missy is a feminine given name, commonly used as a diminutive of Melissa. Beyond its named usage, "missy" has also evolved into a colloquial English term for a young woman or girl.Etymology and Cultural ContextThe name M...
Misti is a variant of the name Misty, an English feminine given name derived from the English word misty, ultimately from Old English. The name evokes imagery of fog, haze, or a gentle, ethereal atmosphere.The name Misty...
Misty is a modern feminine given name of English origin, derived directly from the English word misty, which refers to a condition of fog or haze. The name is ultimately rooted in Old English, where mist denoted a thin f...
Mi-suk is a common Korean female given name, typically formed by combining two Sino-Korean syllables. The first element mi (美) means “beautiful,” while the second element suk (淑) conveys meanings such as “good,” “pure,...
Mitra 2 is a modern Persian feminine name, serving as a variant of Mithra, the ancient Zoroastrian mythology deity. While the true Modern Persian form of Mithra is Mehr, the variant Mitra has gained popularity as a disti...
EtymologyMitrodora is a Modern Greek form of the ancient name Metrodora, itself a combination of Greek elements meaning 'mother' and 'gift'. The name originates from the compound word Μητροδώρα (Mētrodōra), derived from...
Mitsuki is a Japanese given name that can be used for any gender, though it is more commonly given to females. The name is rich in meaning and can be written with various kanji combinations, each conveying different nuan...
Mitsuko is a feminine Japanese given name composed of two elements: mitsu (meaning "light" or "shining") and ko (symbolizing "child"). The name is typically written with the kanji characters 光 (hi, meaning spirit, life...
Mitzi is a feminine given name of German origin, originally used as a pet form of Maria. In German-speaking regions, diminutives often end in '-i' or '-zi', and Mitzi emerged as a familiar nickname for girls named Maria,...
Miu is a feminine Japanese given name, known for its poetic kanji combinations and melodic sound. The name most commonly combines the characters 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" and 羽 (u) meaning "feather," evoking an image...
Miya is a Russian feminine given name, serving as a direct adoption of Mia. The name Mia itself originated as a diminutive of Maria, and it also coincides with the Italian word mia meaning 'mine'. In Russian, Miya preser...
Etymology and Cultural Context Miyako is a feminine Japanese given name with multiple possible kanji combinations. One common derivation is from the elements 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful", 夜 (ya) meaning "night", and 子 (...
Mi-yeong is a Korean female given name. It is typically formed from the Sino-Korean elements 美 (mi), meaning "beautiful," and 英 (yeong), meaning "flower, petal, brave, hero." However, as with many Korean names, other h...
Miyo is a feminine Japanese given name, typically written with kanji such as 美代 or 美余. The name derives from the element 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" and 代 (yo) meaning "generation", or from other kanji combinations...
Miyoko is a feminine Japanese given name that combines aesthetic, generational, and familial elements. It is typically formed using the kanji 美 (mi, meaning "beautiful"), 代 (yo, meaning "generation"), and 子 (ko, "chil...
Mi-young is a Korean given name, also spelled as Mee-young, Mi-yeong, and Mi-yong. It is an alternate transcription of Korean Hangul 미영 (see Mi-yeong).EtymologyThe underlying name Mi-yeong is composed of Sino-Korean ch...
Miyu is a Japanese given name that can be used for any gender, though it is most commonly given to girls. The name is written with various combinations of kanji characters, each imparting a different nuance. Common eleme...
Miyuki is a feminine Japanese given name that reflects the beauty of both meaning and sound. The name is written with two kanji characters, where the first element 美 (mi) means "beautiful" and the second element can be...
Mizuki is a Japanese name that can be used for both males and females, though it is more commonly given to girls a unisex Japanese given name which means "auspicious hope". It is typically written with the kanji 瑞 (mizu...
EtymologyMladenka is a feminine name primarily used in Croatia and Serbia. It is a Mladen with the feminine suffix -ka.moldŭ"young". The masculine form Mladen is itself derived from the South Slavic adjective mlad meanin...
Məlahət is a feminine Azerbaijani given name derived from Persian ملاحت (malāḥat), meaning "sweetness, elegance, grace." The name embodies positive qualities of charm, beauty, and refinement, and is a cherished choice am...
Mələk is a feminine given name used in Azerbaijan, derived directly from the Azerbaijani word mələk meaning "angel." The word itself originates from the Arabic malak (ملك), a common Semitic root found across languages in...
Mneme is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from the Ancient Greek word mnēmē (μνήμη), meaning "memory". In Greek mythology, she was known as one of the three original Muses worshiped at Mount Helicon, alongside Ao...
Mnemosyne is the Greek Titan goddess of memory, from whose name the concept of memory itself is derived. The name Mnemosyne means "remembrance," stemming from the Greek word mnēmē, which translates to "memory" or "rememb...
Mo is a unisex nickname or short form in English, typically derived from names beginning with the sound "Mo-", such as Maureen, Maurice, or Morris. It is also occasionally used as a given name in its own right. The name...
Moa is a Swedish feminine given name. While its exact origins are uncertain, it is thought to be derived from the Swedish word moder, meaning 'mother'. This etymology gives the name a gentle, maternal quality, though it...
Moana is a given name and a renowned princely line in Hawaiian history, deeply tied to the land and ocean that holds the power of life. The name itself derives from the Polynesian word for 'ocean', 'wide expanse of water...
Modesta is a feminine given name derived from Latin roots, ultimately originating as the feminine form of Modestus. The masculine name Modestus means "moderate, restrained" in Late Latin, and was borne by several saints,...
Modestine is a French feminine name, functioning as a diminutive of Modestus, a Latin name meaning "moderate, restrained." The male form Modeste appears in French, while the broader Romance family includes Modesta in Spa...
Modesty is a female given name derived directly from the English word modesty, which refers to the quality of being unpretentious or reserved in behavior, dress, or deportment. The word ultimately traces its roots to Lat...
Modron is a figure in Welsh mythology and folklore, whose name means "mother." She is best known as the mother of Mabon, a prominent hero in the Welsh tale Culhwch and Olwen. Modron's character likely has earlier origins...
Moe is a Japanese feminine given name, typically written with kanji characters such as 萌, which means "bud, sprout". The name evokes images of new growth and vitality, common themes in Japanese naming culture. Other kan...
Moeata is a feminine Tahitian name with a poetic meaning drawn directly from the everyday and natural world. The name combines the elements moe, meaning "sleep," and ata, meaning "cloud," so it can be interpreted as “sle...
Moema is a Brazilian female given name of Old Tupi origin. The name means "lies" in Tupí, and it was first recorded in the epic poem Caramuru (1781) by the Portuguese-born Brazilian poet Santa Rita Durão. In the poem, Mo...
Mohini (Sanskrit: मोहिनी) is a Hindu female given name, meaning "perplexing" or "enchanting" in Sanskrit. It is closely associated with the beautiful female avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, also named Mohini, who appears...
Moira is a feminine given name used in English, Irish, and Scottish contexts. It has two distinct origins. Primarily, it arose as an Anglicized form of Máire, the Irish version of Mary, which ultimately derives from the...
Moire is a Scottish name, specifically the Scottish Gaelic form of Maria (see Mary). Unlike the more common Màiri, which is used as a given name, Moire is typically reserved to refer to the Virgin Mary in Gaelic contexts...
Móirín is a feminine Irish name, functioning as a diminutive of Mór. The suffix -ín, common in Irish, conveys smallness or endearment, so Móirín essentially means "little great one" or "dear great one," derived from Mór'...