Miranda
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Miranda
Miranda derives from the Latin word "mirandus," meaning "worthy of admiration" or "to be wondered at," formed from the verb "mirari" (to wonder or admire).
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Etymology
Miranda derives from the Latin word "mirandus," meaning "worthy of admiration" or "to be wondered at," formed from the verb "mirari" (to wonder or admire). The name gained prominence through Shakespeare's use in "The Tempest" (1610) and has been adopted primarily in English-speaking, Romance-language, and Western Christian cultures, with particular popularity in Italy, Spain, and the English-speaking world.
Miranda currently ranks #656 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
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