Name meaning
Meera Name Meaning - Prosperous (Sanskrit)
- Meaning
- Prosperous, sea
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ME-E-RA
Meera means "Prosperous, sea" (Sanskrit). Meera is a girl name from Sanskrit meaning "Prosperous." Mirabai was a celebrated saint-poet devoted to Krishna.
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Meaning and Linguistic Breakdown
Meera is a girl name from Sanskrit meaning "Prosperous." Mirabai was a celebrated saint-poet devoted to Krishna.
Origin and Historical Usage
Meera appears in Sanskrit naming records with the sense "Prosperous, sea." Usage varies by region and parish or civil registry traditions.
Pronunciation Guide
- Phonetic
- ME-E-RA
- Syllables
- 2
Geographic and Cultural Usage
Outside Sanskrit countries, Meera is often chosen for diaspora identity or because the meaning "Prosperous" fits a naming theme. Pronunciation follows local accent rules.
Popularity
Meera is not a current top-chart name in most English-speaking registries — a plus for parents avoiding classroom duplicates.
Notable People Named Meera
- MMirabai (saint-poet)
Variants and Related Names
Spelling variants
- Mira — alternate form of Meera
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