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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. Zoé42%
  2. Sabrina46%
  3. Esmeralda46%
  4. Yesica46%
  5. Mia47%
  6. Nina47%
  7. Zaira49%
  8. Triana49%
  9. Farah50%
  10. Rita50%

Love potential for Miri

Bottom 10

  1. Zoé43%
  2. Enara53%
  3. Esmeralda53%
  4. Rita54%
  5. India54%
  6. Ada56%
  7. Yesica57%
  8. Felipa58%
  9. Ona59%
  10. Sabrina59%

Professional potential for Miri

Bottom 10

  1. Ada48%
  2. Luna54%
  3. Úrsula58%
  4. Regina58%
  5. Ariana59%
  6. Petra60%
  7. Saray60%
  8. Rita60%
  9. Violeta60%
  10. Arantxa60%

Crush potential for Miri

Bottom 10

  1. Zoé46%
  2. Triana52%
  3. Maya53%
  4. Esmeralda53%
  5. Enara53%
  6. Naïa54%
  7. Zaira55%
  8. Sabrina55%
  9. Luna56%
  10. Nahia57%
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