Miraमीरा
Mīrā · traditionally used for girls
“Devotee; the saint-poet Mira Bai”
Mīrā — name of the 16th-century Rajput princess-saint and Kṛṣṇa-bhakta whose songs (padas) are a cornerstone of bhakti literature. Post-classical: no Vedic/MW lemma but historically attested through her hagiography.
Starting sound and where it falls
Mira 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: Mīrā Bāī (16th-c. saint).
Cultural context
Evokes Mira Bai, the beloved bhakti saint-poet devoted to Krishna.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Mira mean?
Mira (Mīrā) is attested as “Devotee; the saint-poet Mira Bai.” Mīrā — name of the 16th-century Rajput princess-saint and Kṛṣṇa-bhakta whose songs (padas) are a cornerstone of bhakti literature. Post-classical: no Vedic/MW lemma but historically attested through her hagiography.
Which nakshatra sound does Mira fit?
Mira 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 Mira a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Mira 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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