Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 04, 2024

Miria

US Popularity Rank: None

Origin: Japanese

Meaning: Beloved; Rebellion; Bitter; Myrrh; Beautiful, majestic sky; Beauty; Jasmine; Heart; Pear tree; Love; Ocean; Plum; Ten thousand; Infinite; Wonderful, amazing

Miria is a feminine name with a variety of origins and meanings. Coming from the Hebrew Miriam, it can translate to “beloved,” “rebellion,” “bitter,” or “myrrhs.” Whether you want to celebrate baby’s potential to go against the grain or connect them to the beauty of nature, Miria can be a beloved choice. Miria also has Japanese roots and can have a variety of meanings based on which kanji is used to write it. A potential translation includes “beautiful, majestic sky,” reminding baby that if they need any inspiration, they just need to look up to the sky. The potential kanji included when writing the name Miria can also have a variety of meanings, including “beauty,” “jasmine,” “heart,” “pear tree,” “love,” “ocean,” and “plum,” just to name a few. A versatile, near-universal moniker, Miria can also come from the Latin myrias and Greek myrios, meaning “ten thousand” or “infinite,” and the Latin mira, meaning “wonderful” or “amazing.” For a name that celebrates baby’s endless potential and bright future, Miria can do the job.

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