Mirek

The boy's name Mirek found its way into German naming in the 1970s and is considered a diminutive of the name Miroslaw from Polish and Czech. The literal translation into German is "the peaceful Slavic", "the calm esteemed one", and "the glorious peace".

What does the name Mirek mean?

Mirek is a boy's name that became popular in Germany in the 1970s. It is considered a diminutive of Miroslaw and has a literal meaning that encompasses "the peaceful Slavic", "the calm esteemed one", and "the glorious peace". The name has its roots in Old Slavic, with the components mirŭ (миръ), meaning "the peace", "the calm", "the world", or "the universe", and sláva ‎(сла́ва), which stands for "the glory", "the honor", "the esteem", or "the Slavic one". There are various variants such as Miroslav, Myroslav, Mirko, Mirco, Misko, and Miro. Feminine forms include Miroslava, Miroslawa, Myroslawa, and Myroslava. The name became known through Miroslav, who was King of Croatia from 945 until his death in 949 and belonged to the House of Trpimirović.

How do you pronounce Mirek?

The sound and pronunciation of Mirek: The name consists of two syllables and is concise. It is pronounced as "Mi-rek" [ˈmirɛk] or [ˈmɪrɛk] and begins with a clear vowel that conveys openness. The second syllable ends with a firm "k", which gives the name emphasis. The clear consonant structure creates a dynamic overall impression. Mirek appears lively and strong in character - approachable, direct, and with a Slavic-influenced sound dynamic.

When is the name day of Mirek?

The name day of Mirek is celebrated on February 1, March 10, July 3, July 14, and November 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Mirek is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd in the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best placement was in 2014 at rank 2,646. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it at 5,091st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,886th.

Famous people

• Mirek Bodnar (British poet)
• Mirek Kaufman (Czech painter)
• Mirek Pyschny (German jazz musician)
• Mirek Waligora (football player from Poland)
• Miroslav "Mirek" Klose (footballer)