Mihiraमिहिरा
Mihirā · traditionally used for girls
“Sun”
Modern feminine of mihira (MW: the sun). Feminine personal-name usage is 21st-century.
Starting sound and where it falls
Mihira begins with Mi — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Mi open Magha pada 2. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
A modern feminine name evoking the radiant warmth of the sun.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Mihira mean?
Mihira (Mihirā) is attested as “Sun.” Modern feminine of mihira (MW: the sun). Feminine personal-name usage is 21st-century.
Which nakshatra sound does Mihira fit?
Mihira begins with the sound Mi, which opens Magha pada 2. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Mihira a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Mihira is traditionally used for girls.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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