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Myra

Girl · Greek · Short name

Meaning
Beloved or myrrh

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
MY-rah
Origin
Greek

Possibly coined by the poet Fulke Greville in the 17th century, or derived from the Greek word for the fragrant resin myrrh.

Popularity
Uncommon in United Kingdom (2025)

Popularity: Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 2025

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Languages in use: Greek, English

Commonly used in: United Kingdom, United States

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