Myra

Myra is an English feminine first name that is considered an anagram of Maria, which in turn goes back to Mirjam. The transferred meaning includes terms like 'the beloved,' 'the bitter,' 'the headstrong,' 'the beautiful,' 'the beloved of God,' 'the plump one,' 'the sea drop,' or 'the one born from the sea foam.'

What does the name Myra mean?

The name Myra has its roots in English and is an anagram of the name Maria, which originates from Mirjam. Translated, it means 'the beloved,' 'the bitter,' 'the headstrong,' 'the beautiful,' 'the beloved of God,' 'the plump one,' 'the sea drop,' or 'the one born from the sea foam.' The exact origins are not yet definitively clarified, but it is suspected that the name has ancient Egyptian roots, derived from mry, meaning 'beloved.' In Latin, Myra is interpreted as 'the admired' or 'the myrrh,' which comes from the Latin words mırari for 'to admire' and myrra for 'myrrh.' The name could also be a short form of the Greek name Myrrha ('myrrh') or Myrofora ('myrrh bearer'), referring to women who embalmed Christ's body with myrrh after his death. In the 16th and 17th centuries, the name became popular through the English poet Fulke Greville.

How do you pronounce Myra?

The pronunciation of the name Myra is clear and two-syllable. In the German language, it is typically pronounced as 'My-ra' [ˈmaɪʁa], with the diphthong 'y' or 'ai' creating a flowing movement. The soft 'R' connects with the open syllable at the end, giving the name a certain warmth. Thus, Myra sounds modern and melodious, feminine and harmonious in tone.

When is the name day of Myra?

The name day of Myra is celebrated on January 1.

Popularity

Myra is among the sought-after first names in Germany, currently ranking 1,514th on the list of the most common female baby names. The best placement was achieved in 2023 with 1,147th place. In the last ten years, Myra has been chosen approximately 210 times as a first name, placing it 1,524th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,630th.

Nicknames & pet names

Maja / Miri / My

Similar first names

Famous people

• Lady Sybil Myra Caroline Grant (British artist)
• Myra Adele Logan (American physicist)
• Myra Albert Wiggins (American photographer)
• Myra Bairstow (Italian art historian)
• Myra Çakan (* 19??, German cyberpunk author and journalist)
• Myra Carter (American actress)
• Myra Degroot (British actress)
• Myra Ellen Amos (American singer)
• Myra Evelyn Morris (poet from Australia)
• Myra Frances (British actress)
• Myra Hemmings (American actress)
• Myra Hess (English pianist)
• Myra Jardine Taylor (American actress)
• Myra Juliet Farrell (Irish artist)
• Myra Kelly (writer from the USA)
• Myra Kemble (Irish actress)
• Myra Landau (Mexican artist)
• Myra Lee Jia Wen (American diver)
• Myra Maimoh (Cameroonian singer)
• Myra Melford (American jazz pianist)