Mirab
Persian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Mirab
Mirab derives from Persian and means "emir of the water" or "water master," combining "mir" (emir/chief) and "ab" (water), historically referring to an official who managed irrigation systems or water resources.
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Etymology
Mirab derives from Persian and means "emir of the water" or "water master," combining "mir" (emir/chief) and "ab" (water), historically referring to an official who managed irrigation systems or water resources. The name is primarily used in Persian, Urdu, and Islamic cultures, with documented use among Central Asian and South Asian Muslim communities, particularly in administrative contexts during medieval Islamic dynasties.
Mirab currently ranks #4,763 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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