Mireille Name Meaning
The name Mireille comes from French roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Mireille below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Mireille Name Meaning
FrenchFrom the Occitan name Mirèio, which was first used by the poet Frédéric Mistral for the main character in his poem 'Mirèio' (1859). He probably derived it from the Occitan word mirar meaning "to admire".
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