Miral

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Pronounced mee-RAHL /miːˈrɑːl/High

Meaning: From Arabic 'miral,' meaning 'gazelle,' an animal symbolizing beauty, agility, and grace in classical Arab poetry and culture.High

In 30 seconds: Miral is an Arabic name meaning 'gazelle,' evoking the grace and natural beauty celebrated in classical Arab poetry and culture.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic 'miral,' meaning 'gazelle,' an animal symbolizing beauty, agility, and grace in classical Arab poetry and culture.

U.S. rank (2024)#3030 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births54 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 443

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

The gazelle has been a central poetic image in Arabic literature for over a millennium, representing ideal feminine beauty and grace. Names meaning 'gazelle' — including Miral, Reem, and Ghazal — have long been favored across the Arab world. Miral is particularly used in Palestine, Jordan, and Egypt.

The 2010 film Miral, based on Palestinian author Rula Jebreal's autobiographical novel of the same name, introduced the name to international audiences. The story follows a young Palestinian girl's coming-of-age, lending the name resonance of resilience and cultural identity.

Did you know? Miral gained international recognition through the 2010 film Miral, directed by Julian Schnabel and based on the life of Palestinian author Rula Jebreal, who grew up at the Dar Al-Tifel orphanage in Jerusalem.

Overall data confidence 85%

Hans Wehr Arabic-English Dictionary — Entry for miral (gazelle)Rula Jebreal – Miral (novel/film) — Cultural context of the name

Variations

MiraalMirel

Nicknames

Mira

Famous Bearers

★Miral
Fictional Palestinian protagonist of Rula Jebreal's autobiographical novel and the 2010 Julian Schnabel film, both titled 'Miral'.

If you like Miral…

Mira— similar sound and Arabic/Slavic feminine roots

Reem— Arabic name also meaning gazelle

Layla— Arabic feminine name with poetic, lyrical quality

Frequently Asked

What does the name Miral mean?

Miral means 'gazelle' in Arabic, an animal that has long symbolized grace, beauty, and agility in Arab poetry and culture.

How do you pronounce Miral?

Miral is pronounced mee-RAHL, with two syllables and emphasis on the second.

Is Miral a boy or girl name?

Miral is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Miral?

Miral is used across the Arab world, particularly in Palestine, Jordan, and Egypt, and has some international recognition through the 2010 film of the same name.