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Name Origin

Mia is a name of Italian origin, traditionally a short form of Maria. It means 'mine' or 'beloved'.

italianfemininediminutive

Famous People

Mia Hamm (1972-)

Soccer Player

  • Two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion
  • Two-time Olympic gold medalist
  • FIFA Women's Player of the Century

Mia Farrow (1945-)

Actress

  • Academy Award nominee for Rosemary's Baby
  • Appeared in numerous Woody Allen films

Mia Wasikowska (1989-)

Actress

  • Known for roles in Alice in Wonderland, Jane Eyre, and The Double