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Mir

Boy Name day: October 1 In French: Amir
Mir is a short form of Amir: on birth records it is written Amir (39,141 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Amir page. Also a short form of Samir, Casimir, Zamir.
Origin: Arabic. Meaning: prince, commander, leader.
From Arabic 'amir' meaning 'prince' or 'commander', from the root '-m-r' ('to command'); also a Hebrew name meaning 'treetop'.

Name day for Mir

October 1

Why this day? Mir is a short form of Amir, and shares its name day.

Mir is celebrated in the United States on October 1.

The story of the name Mir

Mir is a short form of Amir. It keeps its origin (Arabic) and meaning — prince, commander, leader, and shares its name day, October 1.

On birth records, Mir is rarely written as such: the Mirs are Amirs (39,141 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Amir page. Mir is also a short form of Samir, Casimir, Zamir.

Frequently asked questions about Mir

What does Mir mean?

Mir is a short form of Amir, which means prince, commander, leader.

When is Mir's name day?

October 1, together with Amir: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Mir a name in its own right?

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

Mir's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Mir

Top 10

  1. Jerri95%
  2. Caren95%
  3. Brigitte93%
  4. Renita93%
  5. Maura93%
  6. Valorie92%
  7. Martina92%
  8. Karyn92%
  9. Kathrine92%
  10. Cathryn92%

Bottom 10

  1. Lolita53%
  2. Zina54%
  3. Edie56%
  4. Moira60%
  5. Deidre60%
  6. Suzette61%
  7. Twila62%
  8. Nanette62%
  9. Melodie62%
  10. Kitty62%

Love potential for Mir

Top 10

  1. Carolann96%
  2. Luann96%
  3. Marybeth96%
  4. Patrica95%
  5. Nan94%
  6. Kathi93%
  7. Leisa93%
  8. Diann93%
  9. Deann93%
  10. Darleen93%

Bottom 10

  1. Edie46%
  2. Moira46%
  3. Caryl47%
  4. Lolita49%
  5. Joycelyn53%
  6. Deidre54%
  7. Zina55%
  8. Kitty57%
  9. Aleta59%
  10. Carlotta59%

Professional potential for Mir

Top 10

  1. Carleen80%
  2. Minerva80%
  3. Cathryn78%
  4. Kathrine78%
  5. Karyn78%
  6. Vikki78%
  7. Marta78%
  8. Kathie78%
  9. Mimi77%
  10. Alfreda76%

Bottom 10

  1. Mitzi42%
  2. Gaye42%
  3. Zina42%
  4. Dorinda42%
  5. Teena42%
  6. Melodie42%
  7. Gay42%
  8. Charmaine42%
  9. Georgette42%
  10. Moira42%

Crush potential for Mir

Top 10

  1. Luann96%
  2. Leeann96%
  3. Tamera96%
  4. Benita96%
  5. Laureen95%
  6. Carolann93%
  7. Nita93%
  8. Kathi93%
  9. Charmaine92%
  10. Jerri92%

Bottom 10

  1. Edie56%
  2. Alfreda56%
  3. Georgette61%
  4. Zina62%
  5. Moira62%
  6. Terrie63%
  7. Susanna64%
  8. Twila64%
  9. Nanette65%
  10. Lolita65%
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