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Mirah name meaning

“red gemstone”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/mirah/
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Javanese
Syllables
2
Popularity
#885

Mirah is a feminine name commonly linked in Javanese naming to mirah, a word meaning a red gemstone, such as a ruby. This gemstone meaning comes from the Javanese word itself. The Javanese explanation is one possible origin of the name, which may also have other origins.

What does Mirah mean?

Red gemstone

In Indonesian: batu permata merah

-ah

The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →

Origin and cultural usage of Mirah

In Javanese naming, Mirah can derive from mirah, a word for a red gemstone such as a ruby. Other origins are also possible.

Linguistic originJavanese
Common inJavanese
Starts withM · Mi

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Name combinations with Mirah

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Mirah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Mirah Sriwahyuni Yunia

    Meaning of each word

    • Mirah: red gemstone
    • Sriwahyuni: splendor and divine revelation
    • Yunia: associated with June
  • Mirah Dewinta Noni

    Meaning of each word

    • Mirah: red gemstone
    • Dewinta: goddess
    • Noni: young girl; little miss
  • Mirah Padma

    Meaning of each word

    • Mirah: red gemstone
    • Padma: lotus flower
  • Pujiyati Mirah Dini

    Meaning of each word

    • Pujiyati: praise; reverence
    • Mirah: red gemstone
    • Dini: early, at the beginning
  • Mirah Apriyani

    Meaning of each word

    • Mirah: red gemstone
    • Apriyani: associated with the month of April
  • Mirah Nastiti Sulistia

    Meaning of each word

    • Mirah: red gemstone
    • Nastiti: careful and meticulous
    • Sulistia: beautiful and lovely in appearance

Make more combinations with the generator →More girl name combinations →

How to pronounce Mirah

Syllables2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names
IPA/mirah/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦩꦶꦫꦃ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮙᮤᮛᮂ

Is Mirah a girl’s name?

Yes, Mirah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.

♂ Boys 0%Girls 100% ♀

Mirah ranks #885 among girl names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Mirah

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Mirah

  • A.A. Mirah Candrawati
  • Mirah Midadan Fahmid
  • Mirah Sumirat · b. 1973
  • Mirah Wahyuni · b. 1982

FAQ about the name Mirah

What is the meaning of Mirah?

Mirah means red gemstone. In Javanese naming, Mirah can derive from mirah, a word for a red gemstone such as a ruby. Other origins are also possible.

Is Mirah a girl’s name?

Yes, Mirah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Mirah?

Mirah is of Javanese origin.

How many syllables does Mirah have?

Mirah has 2 syllables (Mi-rah) and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Mirah?

Mirah ranks #885 among girl names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Mirah?

Some ideas: Mirah Sriwahyuni Yunia; Mirah Dewinta Noni; Mirah Padma.

Famous people named Mirah?

Notable people named Mirah include A.A. Mirah Candrawati, Mirah Midadan Fahmid, Mirah Sumirat.

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