Miranda: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-eer-ahnd-ah
Origin: Italy
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Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Wonderful or marvelous

The name Miranda has a long history and is derived from the Latin word 'mirandus, 'meaning wonderful or marvelous. It has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages and has become popular in various cultures. The name gained significant popularity in the 20th century due to its association with the character Miranda from William Shakespeare's "The Tempest. " Over time, the name has evolved to become a symbol of elegance and sophistication. The name Miranda has several variations, including Mirande, and Mirandina.

Miranda Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Miranda is currently #281 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Miranda is currently #125 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Miranda is currently #134 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Miranda is currently #57 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Miranda is currently #137 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Miranda is currently #65 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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