Myra

Myra Meaning & Origin

About Myra
The name Myra is of Greek origin and means "sweet-smelling" or "fragrant." It is derived from the Greek word "myrrh," which is a resin known for its pleasant aroma. Myra is a feminine name that conveys a sense of beauty, elegance, and grace. It is often associated with qualities such as charm, kindness, and gentleness.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Myra are female.

Myra Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 6.51% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AY1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmaɪrə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Myra in Braille

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

The name Myra in braille

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

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

The name Myra in sign language

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