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Meera

MEE-rah

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginHindi

The Story of Meera

A name resonating with devotion and prosperity, from the heart of India, it carries the echo of a saint and the promise of abundance.

Meera holds roots in Hindi, often interpreted as 'prosperous' or 'wealthy,' and sometimes connected to the vastness of the 'ocean.' Historically, it is most famously associated with Meera Bai, a 16th-century Rajput princess and devotional poet who renounced worldly pleasures for her love of Lord Krishna. This name traveled from sacred verses into the lives of those seeking spiritual wealth and prosperity.

To say 'Meera' is to feel a sense of deep contentment, a quiet richness that has nothing to do with possessions. It’s a name for a child who will bring a sense of abundance, not just materially, but in spirit. When you write 'Meera' on her baby gown, you might feel a profound connection to a lineage of devotion and a wish for her to live a life full of meaning.

What It Means

Meera is a Hindi name meaning "prosperous", "wealthy", or also related to "ocean". It is also associated with the devotee Meera Bai.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Meera Nair

    Indian-American film director and producer.

  • Meera Syal

    British actress and writer.

Personality Traits

SpiritualDevotedProsperousArtistic

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Peak Year

#222 in 2024

Total Births

4,013

First Recorded

1965

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