Mia
Swedish · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Mia
Mia is a Scandinavian diminutive of Maria, derived from the Latin name Maria, which means "of the sea" or "beloved" depending on its connection to either the Latin word "mare" (sea) or the Hebrew name Miriam.
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Etymology
Mia is a Scandinavian diminutive of Maria, derived from the Latin name Maria, which means "of the sea" or "beloved" depending on its connection to either the Latin word "mare" (sea) or the Hebrew name Miriam. The name is primarily used in Scandinavian, Germanic, and English-speaking cultures, with roots in Christian tradition through the veneration of the Virgin Mary, though it has become secularized and adopted internationally.
Mia currently ranks #6 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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