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Mira

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Meaning

Provision

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ميرا
Urdu میرا
Persian میرا
Bengali মীরা
Indonesian dunia
Pashto ميرا

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Mira is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Provision', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Mira is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Mira, like Mir, is a Persian and Urdu title related to "Amir," meaning commander.

Reference Profile

Etymology

Related to the Arabic root م-ر-أ (m-r-ʾ, various senses); also found as a widely used international short form.

Notable Historical Usage

Arabic builds its vocabulary on consonantal roots, usually of three letters, poured into fixed patterns: one root yields the verb, the doer, the thing done and the place it happens. Names are drawn straight from that system, which is why a single root can stand behind a whole family of related names that look and sound like kin.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.