"myrrh, precious resin"
Mirra
Pronunciation: [ m-IHR-uh ]
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A serene name meaning peace across multiple traditions
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"peace, world"
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Mirra is a variant of Mira, a name with multiple possible origins. In Latin, it connects to myrrh, the precious aromatic resin. In Slavic languages, it derives from the word for peace or world. In Sanskrit, it means ocean or sea. This multilayered etymology makes Mirra a name that resonates across many cultures and traditions.
Mirra has been gaining traction as parents seek soft, international names with deep roots. The double-r spelling adds a distinctive touch while the name remains familiar and easy to pronounce globally.
In Russian and Slavic cultures, the name Mira carries the meaning of peace and world, making it a name with profound cultural resonance. Mirra Alfassa, known as The Mother, was a French-Egyptian spiritual teacher who co-founded the city of Auroville in India.
Historical Record
Mirra first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 369 babies have been named Mirra in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mirra is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #6,110 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Mirra Alfassa (The Mother) was instrumental in founding Auroville, a universal township in India
- The name appears in multiple forms across more than 20 languages
- In Roman mythology, Myrrha was transformed into a myrrh tree
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Famous People Named Mirra
Mirra Irving
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1982
American professional BMX and mountain bike rider, multiple X Games gold medalist
Mirra Alfassa
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1878
French-Egyptian spiritual leader known as The Mother, co-founder of Sri Aurobindo Ashram
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #6,110
- Total SSA Count
- 20
- Cultural Origins
- Russian Eastern European Italian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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About the Name Mirra
Mirra is a girl name with Russian, Eastern European, and Italian origins . The name means "myrrh, precious resin" in Latin .
Mirra is currently ranked #6,110 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Mirra has 2 syllables and is pronounced m-IHR-uh, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Mirra include Miri and Mir. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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