Mirka

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How to Pronounce Mirka

Pronounced MEER-kuh /ˈmɪər.kə/Medium

Meaning: Mirka is a Czech and Polish diminutive of Miroslava (and related mir- names) — from the Slavic mir, 'peace' or 'world,' and slava, 'glory,' so 'peaceful glory.' It arrived in the United States as a heritage name from Central European families.Medium

In 30 seconds: Mirka is a Slavic pet form of Miroslava, from mir, 'peace,' and slava, 'glory'; a Central European heritage name, it appeared in small numbers and crested in the mid-nineteen-nineties.

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Origin HighSlavic, Czech

MeaningMirka is a Czech and Polish diminutive of Miroslava (and related mir- names) — from the Slavic mir, 'peace' or 'world,' and slava, 'glory,' so 'peaceful glory.' It arrived in the United States as a heritage name from Central European families.

U.S. rank (2015)#15800 ↗ Rising

2015 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1995

Total births (all-time)≈ 529

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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History & Origin

Mirka is a Czech and Polish diminutive of Miroslava and its mir- relatives, from the Slavic mir, 'peace' or 'world,' joined to slava, 'glory' — 'peaceful glory.' It came to the United States with Central European families and reads as a warm, unmistakably Slavic heritage name.

Mirka appeared only in small numbers, with a modest crest in the mid-nineteen-nineties. Handled with respect for its roots, it remains a gentle, uncommon choice that carries its Czech and Polish heritage lightly.

Did you know? The mir at the heart of Mirka is one of the most cherished elements in Slavic names — it means both 'peace' and 'world,' the same root behind Vladimir and the Russian word for peace.

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Behind the Name — Miroslava — Slavic mir 'peace' + slava 'glory'

Variations

MiroslavaMiraMiroslawa

Nicknames

MiraMirri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mirka mean?

Mirka is a Slavic short form of Miroslava, from mir, 'peace,' and slava, 'glory' — 'peaceful glory.'

How do you pronounce Mirka?

It's said MEER-kuh /ˈmɪər.kə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mirka a boy or girl name?

Mirka is a girl's name.

How popular is Mirka?

Mirka is rare in the United States, a heritage name from Central European families.