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Name Origin

Mira is a name of Slavic origin, meaning 'peace' or 'wonder'. It is also a Sanskrit name, meaning 'ocean' or 'illusion'.

slavicsanskritpeacewonderoceanillusion

Famous People

Mira Sorvino (1967-)

Actress

  • Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (Mighty Aphrodite)
  • Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (Mighty Aphrodite)

Mira Nair (1957-)

Filmmaker

  • Directed critically acclaimed films like Salaam Bombay!, Mississippi Masala, and The Namesake