Myra

Gender:girl

Meaning:myrrh

Origin:Latin

Pronunciation:my rah

Variations:-Coming Soon-

Browse names by first letter:


...

About Myra

Go back to names list

Myra is a feminine name of ultimately Latin origin. It is said that the name was invented by the poet Fulke Greville. He is thought to have based the name on the Latin noun ‘myrrh’ which is a fragrance and was one of the gifts to the baby Jesus in Christianity. Myra Kraft the philanthropist is a famous bearer of this name.

You might also be interested in:

Similar names that end with 'A':

Looking for middle name? How about:

Top 10 names also beginning with 'M':

Name Gender Rank Meaning
Name Gender Rank Meaning
Mia Girl 6 Sea dew Facts
Muhammad Boy 8 praiseworthy; fine qualities Facts
Matilda Girl 31 mighty battler Facts
Max Boy 31 the greatest Facts
Mohammed Boy 32 praiseworthy; possessing fine qualities Facts
Maya Girl 37 illusion Facts
Millie Girl 40 labour; strength Facts
Mason Boy 40 stone worker Facts
Maisie Girl 46 pet form of mairead Facts
Mila Girl 49 pleasant Facts

Check out our great content

Follow Us on Social

Make an Account With Us!

Make a BabyNames.co.uk account to save your favourite names

Get our book