Mire
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Mire
Mire derives from the Latin root "mirus," meaning "wonderful" or "admirable," though it is also used as a variant of Miriam/Maria in some Scandinavian and Eastern European contexts.
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Etymology
Mire derives from the Latin root "mirus," meaning "wonderful" or "admirable," though it is also used as a variant of Miriam/Maria in some Scandinavian and Eastern European contexts. The name is primarily used in Finnish, Estonian, and other Nordic cultures, with historical usage in both secular and Christian contexts, though it remains relatively uncommon outside these regions.
Mire currently ranks #7,977 in the United States as a girl's name.
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