Esmirna
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Esmirna
The name 'Esmirna' is a variant of 'Smyrna,' derived from the ancient Greek name for the city of Smyrna (modern-day İzmir, Turkey), and is often associated with the Greek word for myrrh (σμύρνα), a fragrant resin symbolizing bitterness or suffering.
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Etymology
The name 'Esmirna' is a variant of 'Smyrna,' derived from the ancient Greek name for the city of Smyrna (modern-day İzmir, Turkey), and is often associated with the Greek word for myrrh (σμύρνα), a fragrant resin symbolizing bitterness or suffering. It is used primarily in Spanish-speaking and Italian cultures, often as a given name referencing the biblical city of Smyrna mentioned in the Book of Revelation, though it is not tied to a specific religion.
Esmirna currently ranks #16,935 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.
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