Names That Mean Admired

  1. Mireya
    • Origin:

      Spanish from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "admired"
    • Description:

      A pretty and unusual path to the nickname Mira. Mira is the main character in Nobel Prize-winner Federico Mistral's poem of the same name. Mireya Moscoso was Panama's first female president.
  2. Esme
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "loved, admired"
    • Description:

      Originally a male name in this single-E spelling, Esme or Esmé was borne by the first Duke of Lennox in Scotland in the 16th century, as well as by several of his male descendants. It became predominantly female by the 20th century.
  3. Niharika
    • Origin:

      Hindu
    • Meaning:

      "admired for her looks"
    • Description:

      This Indian name, most used by the Hindi community, is perhaps best known through Niharika Konidela, a well-known Indian actress.
  4. Esmé
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "loved, admired"
    • Description:

      Originally a male name in this single-E spelling, Esmé was borne by the first Duke of Lennox in Scotland in the 16th century, as well as by several of his male descendants. It became predominantly female by the 20th century.

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