Mithra

Mithra Meaning & Origin

About Mithra
The name "Mithra" originates from ancient Persian mythology and is associated with the deity Mithra, who was worshipped as the god of light, truth, and contracts. Mithra was believed to be a mediator between heaven and earth, representing the sun and its life-giving properties. The name "Mithra" is often interpreted as meaning "friend" or "ally," reflecting the deity's role as a protector and guardian.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Mithra are female.

Mithra Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -36.36% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
M0R
🗽 NYSIIS
MNATA
🔊 Soundex
M03060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH1 TH R AH0
🌐 IPA
/mithra*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('M0R', 'MTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mithra in Braille

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

The name Mithra in braille

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

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

The name Mithra in sign language

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