Meera
मीरा
/ MEE-ra /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇲🇺 Mauritius
- Religion
- Universal
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Graceful
Meaning & Etymology
prosperous, noble, or a goddess
prosperous, noble, or a goddess
Etymology
Derived from the Sanskrit word mīra (prosperous) or mīrā (a form of the goddess Lakshmi).
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Indo-Iranian > Indo-Aryan
Cultural context
In Mauritius, Meera is a popular name among the Indo-Mauritian community, reflecting the island’s rich Hindu cultural heritage and connection to Indian traditions.
Symbolism
The name symbolises prosperity, nobility, and divine femininity, often associated with the goddess Lakshmi in Hindu culture.