Miran

The first name Miran has both Slavic and Persian roots. It originates from the Serbo-Croatian term míran (ми́ран), which means 'calm, serene, peaceful', and has its roots in the Old Slavic word mirŭ (миръ), which means 'peace, world'.

What does the name Miran mean?

Miran is a masculine first name of both Slavic and Persian origin. It derives from the Serbo-Croatian word míran (ми́ран), which means 'calm, serene, peaceful', and has its roots in the Old Slavic mirŭ (миръ) for 'peace, world'. This results in the meanings 'the calm one' or 'the peaceful one'. On the other hand, Miran is also a Persian boy's name, especially in Kurdish culture, and traces back to the honorific title mīr (مير) and the Arabic word amīr (أمير). These mean 'the prince', 'princely', or 'the chief'. The name Miran is primarily found in the South Slavic and Persian regions. It is particularly common in Slovenia, but the name is also relatively popular in the Kurdish and Turkish communities. In recent years, Miran has gained popularity in Germany as well. Female variants of the name, which are predominantly of Slavic origin, include Mirana and Mirna.

Where does the name Miran come from?

Miran is a masculine first name with Persian and Serbo-Croatian roots. Its meanings include 'the chief' as well as 'the calm one' and other variants. The etymology includes Old Slavic mirŭ (миръ) for peace, world, Serbo-Croatian míran (ми́ран) for calm, serene, peaceful, as well as Arabic amīr (أمير) for commander, prince, and the Persian honorific title mīr (مير) for prince, chief, leader. The name can be found in various languages such as Croatian, Kurdish, Persian, Serbian, Slavic, Slovenian, and South Slavic.

How do you pronounce Miran?

Miran is a two-syllable name with a clear structure. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Mi-ran' [ˈmiːʁan], with the first syllable stressed and a long 'i'. The open second syllable provides a harmonious sound. Miran conveys an independent and calm impression – modern, melodious, and present.

Popularity

Miran enjoys great popularity in Germany and currently ranks 65th on the list of the most common masculine first names. In the last ten years, it has been given approximately 8,700 times, placing it 89th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 113th. The global popularity of the name is reflected in its rankings in various countries. In Germany, Miran has been given as a first name around 8,700 times in the last 10 years.

Nicknames & pet names

Mike / Mikula / Mina / Minu / Mirano / Miranosch / Miri / Miro / Miroş / Miru

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Famous people

• Dr. Miran Propadalo (Croatian politician)
• Jang Miran (Korean weightlifter)
• Miran Agirbas (football player)
• Miran Alić (Slovenian sports journalist and commentator)
• Miran Avci (Turkish football player)
• Miran Bozovic (philosopher)
• Miran Burgić (football player)
• Miran Burgic (footballer from Slovenia)
• Miran Bux (cricketer from Pakistan)
• Miran Deniz Celik (actor)
• Miran Efe Achilov (Turkmen child actor)
• Miran Hrovatin (Italian photographer)
• Miran International (5* hotel in Tashkent)
• Miran Jarc (Slovenian writer, poet, and playwright)
• Miran Kabe (football player from Japan)
• Miran Kurspahić (Croatian actor and director)
• Miran Mihelic (Slovenian football player)
• Miran Özbey (football player)
• Miran Pavlin (Slovenian football player)
• Miran Ravter (alpine ski racer)