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Mirela
Pronounced mee-REL-uh /miˈɹɛl.ə/High
Meaning: A Romanian and Croatian form of Mirella or Mireille, generally traced to the Latin mirari, 'to wonder at, admire,' by way of the Provencal Mireio; the Slavic word mir, 'peace,' is also sometimes cited.Low
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History & Origin
Mirela is a Romanian and Croatian form of Mirella and Mireille. The family is generally traced to the Provencal Mireio, the heroine of Frederic Mistral's celebrated poem, and behind that to the Latin mirari, 'to wonder at, to admire' - the root of miracle and admire alike. In Slavic-speaking countries the name is sometimes attached instead to mir, 'peace, world,' and we give that alternative honestly rather than settling it (said 'mee-REL-uh').
It appears only in very small numbers in the U.S. Rare, graceful, and European.
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What does the name Mirela mean?
Mirela is a Romanian and Croatian name traced to Latin mirari ('to wonder at'); a Slavic mir 'peace' route is also cited.
How do you pronounce Mirela?
It's said mee-REL-uh /miˈɹɛl.ə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Mirela a boy or girl name?
Mirela is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Mirela?
Mirela is extremely rare in the U.S.