A truly international choice, the sweet and simple Mira has its origins in Sanskrit, Latin, Slavic, and Arabic, just to name a view. With its arty aura and succinct look, it makes a versatile option, much like the similar Nina and Mina. 
 
A brilliant thing about cross-cultural names are all the possible meanings and Mira has many lovely ones. As a Sanskrit name, it means "sea, ocean", while as a Slavic choice, it comes from mirŭ, meaning "peace, world". In Arabic, it comes from the element emir meaning "ruler", whereas in Latin, it borrows from mirus meaning "admirable, wonderful".
 
Additionally, it has its roots in Spanish, Catalan and Hebrew, where it can be used as a short form for Miriam and Mirian ("beloved, drop in the sea"), or as a translation of the Judeo-Spanish word for "myrrh" (mira or mirra), or of the Spanish word for "look" (mirar). 
 
But that's not all. In Albanian, it means "good" or "kind", in Japanese, it means "mirror", and in Korean, it may come from Mi-Rae, meaning "future", or from the word from "mummy", as in, an embalmed body, not a mother. It has also been used as an alternative spelling for Myra (relating to myrrh or Mary), a twist on Moira (the Greek word for the personifications of destiny), and as a short form of Miranda, Elmira, Casimira, Mirabel, and Samira.
 
Mira is is currently in the Top 400 in the US, France and UK, the Top 200 in Poland, and Belgium, and in the Top 100 in Switzerland, Sweden, Moldova, The Netherlands, Turkey, Germany, Hungary, Canada, Azerbaijan, and Austria. Stats also reveal it is a popular choice across India, Croatia, and Indonesia.
 
Notable Miras include children's author Mira Lobe, singer Mira Craig, and author Mira Jacob. In fiction, Mira appears in the film Enola Holmes 2, animated movie KPOP Demon Hunters and a number of manga and anime series.

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It's ironic that the name Maverick is not such a maverick anymore. Heard first in a 1950s James Garner western TV series, and then as the Tom Cruise character in Top Gun, Maverick symbolizes an unfettered, free spirit. 

In fact, Maverick is the name of the <a href="https://nameberry.com/dna/type/maverick">Baby Name DNA type</a> that's the least conventional and the most adventurous of all. But the name Maverick is too popular these days to appeal to someone whose Baby Name DNA type is Maverick these days, having shot up into the US Top 100 back in 2017.
 
Also on the rise in the UK and Canada, Maverick was given to about 6600 boys in the US in 2024 — nearly six times the number who were given the name a decade ago. With its cool, cowboy vibes and surname-feel, it does appeal to contemporary tastes and fits in with the likes of Waylon, Walker, Brody, and Cooper. 
 
As a word, Maverick came about in the 19th century, derived from the surname of a nonconforming Texas rancher who didn't brand his calves. If it was this unconventional feel you were hoping for, you could consider Ranger, Merritt, Cormac, or Whittaker.

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Katie_Ann_Joyce's list "Surfer/Hawaiian Names" of 4 great name ideas: Mira - ADVA!

Surfer/Hawaiian Names

I think these are good coast names or names you want your future surfer or swimmer to have! :) This is also probably my only group where every name has a nick name.

Surfer/Hawaiian Names

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