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Mirza
Pronounced MEER-zah /หmir.zษ/Medium
Meaning: From Persian mirza, 'a prince; the son of a ruler' (a contraction of amirzadeh, 'born of a prince')Medium
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History & Origin
Mirza comes from Persian mirza, 'a prince; the son of a ruler' (a contraction of amirzadeh, 'born of an amir/prince'). It served as a title of nobility and learning across Persia, Central Asia, and South Asia. A strong, regal name (the poet Mirza Ghalib; said 'MEER-zah'; nickname Mir).
In the U.S. it appears in Persian, Central Asian, and South Asian families. Rare, a-prince at the root, and regal.
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What does the name Mirza mean?
Mirza is Persian for 'a prince; the son of a ruler'.
How do you pronounce Mirza?
It's said MEER-zah /หmir.zษ/ โ two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Mirza a boy or girl name?
Mirza is a boy's name.
How popular is Mirza?
Mirza is a rare name in the U.S.