Mayra

The first name Mayra, used for girls, carries the meaning 'the Wonderful' or 'the Enchanting'. It is derived from the Latin word mira, which stands for 'wonder'.

What does the name Mayra mean?

The female first name Mayra means 'the Wonderful' or 'the Enchanting'. Its roots lie in the Latin word mira, which means 'wonder' or 'miracle'. Another possible derivation is the Spanish 'la maravillosa', which also traces back to the Latin 'mirabilis' and means 'the wonder' or 'wonderful'. Some name researchers speculate that the name was coined in the 17th century by the poet Fulke Greville. Additionally, Mayra could stem from the Greek Moira, which means 'fate'. In ancient Greek mythology, Mayra or Maira is mentioned several times, particularly in relation to 'the Moirai', who are known as the three goddesses of fate. Another interpretation sees Mayra as an alternative spelling of the Gaelic name Maire, which means 'star of the ocean' or 'sea star'. Some scholars also consider the name as an Irish variant of Maria, which can be interpreted through the derivation from Mirjam as 'the beloved' or 'the one loved by God'. In Ireland, Mayra is referred to as Myrre, which means 'the plant'. Another possibility is that the name is a form of Meira, which in Hebrew means 'the light' or 'the sparkling one'. In a Brazilian dialect, it is translated as 'beautiful island'. In Celtic, the meaning could also be 'long-awaited child'. To this day, the exact origin of the name and thus its meaning remains unclear.

How do you pronounce Mayra?

The sound and pronunciation of the name Mayra is lively and two-syllable. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Mai-ra' [ˈmaɪ̯ʁa], with the diphthong creating a swinging movement. The second syllable sounds open and warm. Through the dynamic sequence of sounds, Mayra conveys a modern and feminine impression – harmonious, expressive, and present.

When is the name day of Mayra?

The name days for Mayra are January 1 and September 12.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Mayra enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 828th in the list of the most common female first names. Its highest ranking was in 2012 at 379th place. Over the last ten years, Mayra has been chosen as a first name around 700 times, placing it 655th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 608th.

Nicknames & pet names

Mary / May / Maya / Maymay / Mayo / Mayrette / Mayri / Mayrienchen / Mayro / Mayroni / Mayru / Mayrus

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Famous people

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