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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. Carla50%
  2. Paola57%
  3. Aroa57%
  4. Nerea60%
  5. Lucía62%
  6. Clara64%
  7. Helena67%
  8. Celia70%
  9. Alba72%
  10. Erika73%

Love potential for Miri

Bottom 10

  1. Carla52%
  2. Aroa53%
  3. Nerea60%
  4. Erika67%
  5. Helena67%
  6. Berta68%
  7. Clara69%
  8. Alba70%
  9. Paola70%
  10. Judith71%

Professional potential for Miri

Top 10

  1. Naiara95%
  2. Paula91%
  3. Ángela91%
  4. Berta91%
  5. Sara87%
  6. María85%
  7. Clara82%
  8. Celia82%
  9. Irene80%
  10. Ainhoa77%

Bottom 10

  1. Carla52%
  2. Nerea60%
  3. Erika61%
  4. Aroa62%
  5. Helena63%
  6. Natalia65%
  7. Judith70%
  8. Lucía71%
  9. Paola74%
  10. Alba75%

Crush potential for Miri

Bottom 10

  1. Aroa57%
  2. Berta58%
  3. Nerea60%
  4. Clara63%
  5. Carla65%
  6. Paola67%
  7. Alba69%
  8. Helena70%
  9. Lucía70%
  10. Celia73%
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