Mies
Hebrew · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Mies
Mies is a Dutch diminutive of Maria, derived from the Latin name Maria, which means "of the sea" or "beloved" and ultimately traces to Hebrew origins.
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Etymology
Mies is a Dutch diminutive of Maria, derived from the Latin name Maria, which means "of the sea" or "beloved" and ultimately traces to Hebrew origins. The name is primarily used in Dutch and German-speaking cultures, with notable historical association to modernist architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886–1969).
Mies currently ranks #1,350 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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