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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 Nair (1957-)

Film director

  • Directed acclaimed films like Salaam Bombay!, Mississippi Masala, and The Namesake
  • Won numerous awards including the Padma Bhushan

Mira Sorvino (1967-)

Actress

  • Won Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Mighty Aphrodite
  • Starred in films like Romy and Michele's High School Reunion and Mimic