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Miri

Statistics: Spain · native version ↗
Girl Name day: August 15 In French: Myriam
Origin: Hebrew. Meaning: beloved, lady (etymology debated).
From the Hebrew Miryam, same root as Mary, with various interpretations: 'beloved', 'lady', 'she who is loved by God' or even 'rebellion'.

Name day for Miri

August 15

Why this day? Miri is a short form of Miriam, and shares its name day.

Miri is celebrated in Italy, Spain, Brazil and Argentina on August 15; the United States on October 3; Germany on June 5.

The story of the name Miri

Miri is a short form of Miriam. It keeps its origin (Hebrew) and meaning — beloved, lady (etymology debated), and shares its name day, August 15.

On birth records, Miri is rarely written as such: the Miris are Miriams (64,207 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Miriam page. Miri is also a short form of Mireia, Mirian, Amira.

Frequently asked questions about Miri

What does Miri mean?

Miri is a short form of Miriam, which means beloved, lady (etymology debated).

When is Miri's name day?

August 15, together with Miriam: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Miri a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Miriam.

Miri's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 8/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 9/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Miri

Bottom 10

  1. Kylie42%
  2. Lola42%
  3. Cléo42%
  4. Indiana42%
  5. Allegra42%
  6. Scarlett42%
  7. Mel42%
  8. Zoé42%
  9. Vida42%
  10. Rihanna42%

Love potential for Miri

Bottom 10

  1. Rihanna42%
  2. Indiana42%
  3. Scarlett42%
  4. Lola42%
  5. Lilith42%
  6. Cléo42%
  7. Zoé43%
  8. Mel43%
  9. Arya45%
  10. Ailyn46%

Professional potential for Miri

Bottom 10

  1. Arya46%
  2. Rihanna48%
  3. Ada48%
  4. Alia49%
  5. Kendra52%
  6. Lilith52%
  7. Luna54%
  8. Lola54%
  9. Scarlett55%
  10. Cataleya55%

Crush potential for Miri

Bottom 10

  1. Indiana44%
  2. Allegra45%
  3. Shira45%
  4. Fiorella45%
  5. Lola46%
  6. Frida46%
  7. Zoé46%
  8. Mel47%
  9. Kenia48%
  10. Vida48%
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