Meera
Meaning of Meera
Meera glows with the gentle warmth of an Indian sunrise. Drawn from Sanskrit, the name is most often read as “prosperous,” though some hear the whisper of “ocean,” either meaning promising depth and plenty. Its spirit is forever linked to the 16th-century poet-saint Meerabai, whose love-soaked hymns to Krishna still drift from temple loudspeakers and Spotify playlists alike, lending the name an air of lyrical devotion. Spoken simply as MEE-ruh—no tongue-twisters or silent letters in sight—Meera slides easily into English conversation, bridging cultures with five graceful letters. In the United States it has hovered in the Top 1000 since the seventies, rising like a quiet tide rather than a passing wave. For parents seeking a choice that feels fresh yet time-honored, Meera offers an ocean’s worth of story in a small, shining package.
Pronunciation
Indian
- Pronunced as MEE-ruh (/ˈmiːrə/)
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Notable People Named Meera
| Dame Meera Syal is a celebrated English comedian and writer who found fame with Goodness Gracious Me and The Kumars at No 42. |
| Meera Sanyal was an Indian banker who led the Royal Bank of Scotland in India before twice running for Parliament in South Mumbai. |
| Meera Shankar served from 2009 to 2011 as India's second female ambassador to the United States. |
| Meera Chopra is an Indian actress and producer known for her work in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films, where Tamil audiences know her as Nila. |
