What is the origin of the name Maranda?

Maranda is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Maranda?

Maranda is currently ranked #16744 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Maranda?

Maranda is pronounced mah-RAN-dah.

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Maranda

mah-RAN-dah

Popularity

#16744

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

11,431

Peak Year

#616 in 1994

First Recorded

1886

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Maranda is a variant of Miranda, of Latin origin, meaning 'admirable' or 'wonderful'.

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Mari Randy Mira

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Mari Randy Mira

Spelling Variations

Miranda

Similar Names

Amanda Melinda Cassandra Samantha

Personality Traits

CharmingCreativeOptimisticKind

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