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Name Origin

Miranda is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'worthy of admiration' or 'wonderful'. It's derived from the Latin word 'mirari', which means 'to wonder at' or 'to admire'.

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Famous People

Miranda Kerr (1983-)

Model, businesswoman

  • Victoria's Secret Angel (2007-2013)
  • Founder of organic skincare brand KORA Organics

Miranda Cosgrove (1993-)

Actress, singer, songwriter

  • Known for her role as Megan Parker in the Nickelodeon sitcom Drake & Josh and Carly Shay in iCarly

Miranda July (1974-)

Writer, filmmaker, performance artist

  • Known for her quirky and introspective films like Me and You and Everyone We Know
  • Published collections of short stories and essays

Miranda Lambert (1983-)

Singer, Songwriter

  • One of the most successful country music artists of the 21st century
  • Won numerous awards including Grammy Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, and Country Music Association Awards

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