Miri name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Latin, English, Gypsy, Hebrew, Old Slavic, Slavonic and Sanskrit

Usage: Hebrew, Gypsy, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: m(i)-ri

Meaning: Admirable, Aristrocratic Lady, Wonderful, Peace, Lord Krishnas Devotee, Sea of Bitterness, Biblical Name, Rebelliousness, Pregnant Mother, Star of the Sea, Wished-for Child, Bitter, Sea of Sorrow, Prophetess, Scraped, Rocks, Beloved and Drop

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What does Miri mean?
Variations of Miri
How popular is Miri?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Miri
Famous People Named Miri
Lists having Miri

What does Miri mean?

Origin of Unorthodox Miri is in English, Latin, Hebrew and Gypsy bestowed upon baby girls is predominantly used in Gypsy, Hebrew, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish and Danish. Miri is a version of venerable and divine Mira.

Mira is variant of Meira. Also Mira is variation of darling and enduring Myra. Mira is abridged form of MirabelleMiranda. Origin of Unorthodox Mira is in Sanskrit and Old Slavic, meaning of Mira is "Prosperous, Lord Krishna's Devotee and Protection".

Also. Miri is variant of prevailing, conifer and biblical Miriam. Miriam is variant form of all time favorite and frequently used Mary. Also Miriam is variant form of biblical and admired Mirjam.

Miriam is derivation of Mary.

How do I pronounce Miri?

m(i)-ri is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Miri.

Variants of Miri

Mirie, Mira, Miriam, Meira, Myra, Meera, Miralee, Maria, Mariam, Mariamne, Mirjam, Mary, Macia, Minnie, Mirjana, Maila, Moira, Meerah, Maarja, Maraike, Mara, Angelamaria, Maite, Marriam, Mamre, Marianne, Mireio, Maaria, Marielle, Mai, Marea, Adamary, Marigrace, Maciah, Matilda, Minny, Minnielee, Melinda, Minna, Mina, Mirian, Miriana

How popular is the name Miri?

Miri is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1962 and was able to reach the top 5000 names. In 2012, it ranked 4038th when 37 girls were named Miri.

Over 600 people have been named Miri in United States. Miri is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, although it has been in use since 1996 but could not make beyond the top 2000.

Over 150 people have been named Miri in England and Wales.

Miri is a common name in India, Israel, Indonesia and Pakistan while somewhat familiar name in Azerbaijan, Malaysia, Lebanon, Iraq, Fiji, Brazil, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Morocco, Tunisia, Cameroon, Japan, Kuwait, Russia, Germany, Canada, England, French Polynesia and Greece.

At least, 10000 people globally have carried Miri as their given name according to our evaluation.

Year	Rank	Births
2023	3509	44
2022	3202	50
2021	4220	33
2020	5146	24
2019	5036	26
2018	4452	31
2017	4469	31
2016	3984	37
2015	4580	30
2014	4766	29

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Here's what numbers has to say about Miri

Don't live to work. Work to live. If you have the letter I as your capstone, it means you are extremely emotional and sensitive. You are intelligent and independent. You love your family but never show it. You are a human and an animal right activist. You need to learn how to appreciate your life because no one will do it for you. You are sensitive, humane and compassionate by nature. You want to be surrounded by inspiring people who know what they want and work constantly to become the people they want to be someday.

Looking for names similar to Miri? Please go through the following names

Benoit - Originated from Latin, Offbeat Benoit is predominantly used in English and French normally aimed at baby boys, Benoit means "Blessed"
Shehla - Shehla's meaning is Kind of a Flower, Almost Black or Goat's Eye is originated from Old English and Latin used in English, Bengali and Kannada is a girl name
Romar - Romars origin is Latin bestowed upon boys is used particulary in Norwegian and Swedish. Romar is Norwegian form of Rodmar
Beattea - Meaning of Beattea is Bringer of Joy used for boys is originated from Latin. Beattea is derived from Beattie.
Mavérick - Commonly used in Breton, Mavérick means "Moorish". Its origin is in Latin

Famous people named Miri

Miri Rubin, historian of the Middle Ages
Miri Yu, Zainichi Korean playwright, novelist, and essayist
Miri Ben-Ari, Israeli-American violinist
Miri Bohadana, Israeli actress, model and presenter
Miri Regev, Israeli politician and a former Brigadier-general
Miri Hanai, ' and in September 2003
Miri Mesika, Israeli singer and actress
Miriam Höller in Passion as Stunts
Miriam Nelson in Cat Ballou as Miscellaneous Crew
Miriam Brown in The Visual Bible: The Gospel of John as Actress
Miriam Calderón in Soy mi madre as Actress
Miriam Velazquez Tris in Les femmes du 6e étage as Actress
Miriam Corowa in Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast as

Miriam Pielhau in Baustelle Liebe as
Miriam Raya in Camino as Actress
Miriam Fease in Windsor as Actress
Actor Miri Aloni, renowned for TV series Tzomet Miller
Miri Ben-David characterized leading character of Miri in 1976 drama, thriller flick Ha-Malach Haya Satan.

Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths

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