Girl name
Mia name meaning
“beloved; bitter; rebellion”
Mia is a feminine name commonly linked to the meanings beloved, bitter, or rebellion through Maria. It is commonly a short form of Maria, derived from Hebrew Miryam through Greek and Latin. Miryam's meaning is disputed, with these three interpretations among its traditional readings.
What does Mia mean?
Beloved; bitter; rebellion
In Indonesian: terkasih; pahit; pemberontakan
Origin and cultural usage of Mia
Mia is commonly a short form of Maria, from Hebrew Miryam through Greek and Latin. Miryam's meaning is disputed; 'beloved', 'bitter', and 'rebellion' are among its traditional readings.
How to pronounce Mia
| Syllables | 2 · 3 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦶꦲ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮤᮃ |
Is Mia a girl’s name?
Yes, Mia is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 3% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Mia ranks #274 among girl names in our data sample (35 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Mia
Famous people named Mia
- Mia Audina · b. 1979
- Mia Krisna Pratiwi · b. 1994
- Mia Bustam · b. 1920
- Mia .B. Kobak · b. 1991
- Mia Amiati · b. 1965
- Mia Ardina · b. 1997
- Mia Banulita
- Mia Chuz
- Mia Damiyanti · b. 1952
- Mia Dwi Krisdianti · b. 1995
- Mia Khuzaimiah · b. 1989
- Mia Ledyastuti · b. 1982
FAQ about the name Mia
What is the meaning of Mia?
Mia means beloved; bitter; rebellion. Mia is commonly a short form of Maria, from Hebrew Miryam through Greek and Latin. Miryam's meaning is disputed; 'beloved', 'bitter', and 'rebellion' are among its traditional readings.
Is Mia a girl’s name?
Yes, Mia is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 3% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Mia have?
Mia has 2 syllables (Mi-a) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Mia?
Mia ranks #274 among girl names in our data sample (35 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Mia?
Notable people named Mia include Mia Audina, Mia Krisna Pratiwi, Mia Bustam.
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