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Myreille

Quick answerMyreille is a French feminine name derived from the Latin word "myrrha" (myrrh), the fragrant resin used in ancient religious ceremonies, and carries connotations of preciousness and sanctity.

Latin · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,488
TrendVintage
Peak year1949
Syllables2
OriginLatin
LanguageFrench
CultureFrench
ReligionChristian
Numerology9 Chaldean 6
Global rank#1,488

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Myreille

Myreille is a French feminine name derived from the Latin word "myrrha" (myrrh), the fragrant resin used in ancient religious ceremonies, and carries connotations of preciousness and sanctity.

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Etymology

Myreille is a French feminine name derived from the Latin word "myrrha" (myrrh), the fragrant resin used in ancient religious ceremonies, and carries connotations of preciousness and sanctity. The name is primarily used in French-speaking regions and has Christian associations due to myrrh's significance in biblical narratives, particularly in the nativity story where the Magi brought myrrh as a gift to Jesus.

Myreille currently ranks #1,488 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1949.

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