Miri

Miri Meaning & Origin

About Miri
The name "Miri" is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. It can be a diminutive form of the name Miriam, meaning "wished-for child" or "rebelliousness." In some cultures, "Miri" is also associated with the Latin word "mirus," meaning "wonderful" or "astonishing." Overall, the name "Miri" carries connotations of uniqueness, strength, and a touch of rebellion.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Miri are female.

Miri Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 47.06% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/miri*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Miri in Braille

Here's how to represent Miri in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Miri in braille

How to Spell the Name Miri in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Miri using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Miri in sign language

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