Meera

Girl Name #1,101 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Syllables

A poet-saint's name radiating spiritual devotion

Indian Hindu South Asian Sri Lankan

Spiritual Elegant Classic Gentle

Meaning & Origin

"light, shining"

Origin: Sanskrit

Language: Hindi

"saintly woman"

Origin: Hindi

Language: Hindi

The Story of Meera

Meera derives from the Sanskrit 'mīra' meaning ocean, sea, or boundary. The name is most celebrated through Mirabai (1498–1547), a Rajput princess who became one of India's most revered mystic poet-saints. She devoted her life to the god Krishna and composed hundreds of devotional poems (bhajans) that are still sung today, making Meera a name deeply associated with devotion, poetry, and divine love.

Meera has grown in popularity beyond South Asia as Indian diaspora communities spread worldwide. Its soft sound and easy pronunciation have made it accessible globally, appearing with increasing frequency in the UK, US, and Australia among both South Asian families and others drawn to its lyrical quality.

In Hindu culture, Meera is inseparable from Mirabai, the 16th-century poet-saint whose bhajans remain part of devotional worship. Her story — a princess who renounced royal life for spiritual devotion to Krishna — is one of the most beloved in Indian literature and film.

Fun Facts

Mirabai, the 16th-century saint-poet, composed over 1,200 devotional poems still sung in Hindu temples today
The name appears in the Ramayana as a name meaning 'sea'
Meera is one of the few South Asian names that has crossed cultural boundaries with ease globally

Meera in Other Languages

Hindi मीरा

Tamil மீரா

Arabic ميرا

Telugu మీరా

Kannada ಮೀರಾ

Famous People Named Meera

Meera Syal

Writer

1961

British-Indian actress, comedian, playwright, and novelist known for Goodness Gracious Me

Mirabai

Religious

1498

Rajput princess and 16th-century Hindu mystic poet-saint devoted to Krishna, whose bhajans are still sung today

Meera Pillai Fictional

Other

Character in the popular Indian TV series, representing the name's continued use in South Asian media

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2
Popularity Rank: #1,101
Total SSA Count: 222
Cultural Origins: Indian Hindu South Asian Sri Lankan
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Moderate
Cross-Cultural Ease: High

Common Nicknames

Mee

Pairs Well With

Meera Priya Meera Devi Meera Lakshmi Meera Ananya Meera Kavya Meera Ishaan Meera Noor

Sibling Names

Aryan Rohan Priya Ananya Dev Kavya Sita

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meera

What does the name Meera mean?

"light, shining" (from Sanskrit). "saintly woman" (from Hindi). Meera derives from the Sanskrit 'mīra' meaning ocean, sea, or boundary. The name is most celebrated through Mirabai (1498–1547), a Rajput princess who became one of India's most revered mystic poet-saints. She devoted her life to the god Krishna and composed hundreds of devotional poems (bhajans) that are still sung today, making Meera a name deeply associated with devotion, poetry, and divine love.

What is the origin of the name Meera?

Meera has Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hindu, South Asian, and Sri Lankan origins. In Sanskrit, it means "light, shining". In Hindi, it means "saintly woman".

Is Meera a boy or girl name?

Meera is primarily used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Meera?

Meera is currently ranked #1101 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Meera?

Common nicknames for Meera include Mee.

What are good middle names for Meera?

Popular middle name pairings include Meera Priya, Meera Devi, Meera Lakshmi, Meera Ananya, Meera Kavya, Meera Ishaan, and Meera Noor.

What are good sibling names for Meera?

Names that pair well with Meera as siblings include Aryan, Rohan, Priya, Ananya, Dev, Kavya, and Sita.

How many syllables does Meera have?

Meera has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.

Is Meera a common or rare name?

Meera is an uncommon name, ranked #1101 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Meera

Meera is a girl name with Indian, Hindu, South Asian, and Sri Lankan origins . The name means "light, shining" in Sanskrit .

Meera is currently ranked #1,101 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

The name Meera has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.

Common nicknames for Meera include Mee. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.