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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. Leona96%
  2. Carole95%
  3. Geraldine95%
  4. Joann95%
  5. Dorothy94%
  6. Beatrice94%
  7. Judith94%
  8. Doris92%
  9. Patsy92%
  10. Kay92%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth57%
  2. Lillie60%
  3. Agnes63%
  4. Edna64%
  5. Mae65%
  6. Marguerite66%
  7. Margaret66%
  8. Margie66%
  9. Viola68%
  10. Mildred68%

Love potential for Mir

Top 10

  1. Jeanette94%
  2. Doris92%
  3. Mabel90%
  4. Lorraine89%
  5. Arlene89%
  6. Marian87%
  7. Evelyn85%
  8. Lillian85%
  9. Beatrice85%
  10. Patsy85%

Bottom 10

  1. Alice56%
  2. Viola60%
  3. Lillie60%
  4. Ethel61%
  5. Mae62%
  6. Dora62%
  7. Pearl63%
  8. Edith63%
  9. Anna65%
  10. Thelma65%

Professional potential for Mir

Top 10

  1. Eleanor81%
  2. Bessie81%
  3. Kay78%
  4. Esther75%
  5. Beatrice75%
  6. Geraldine75%
  7. Marian75%
  8. Florence75%
  9. Leona74%
  10. Judith74%

Bottom 10

  1. Lillie42%
  2. Alice42%
  3. Ruby42%
  4. Mae42%
  5. Arlene42%
  6. Marjorie42%
  7. Lois43%
  8. Joyce43%
  9. Dora45%
  10. Viola46%

Crush potential for Mir

Top 10

  1. Priscilla93%
  2. Geraldine92%
  3. Arlene91%
  4. Mabel91%
  5. Doris90%
  6. Joann90%
  7. Leona89%
  8. Shirley89%
  9. Eva89%
  10. Vivian88%

Bottom 10

  1. Agnes51%
  2. Ruth52%
  3. Norma57%
  4. Annie60%
  5. Anna60%
  6. Gertrude61%
  7. Bertha62%
  8. Mildred64%
  9. Ethel64%
  10. Genevieve64%
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