Myra Name Meaning
The name Myra comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Myra below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Myra Name Meaning
EnglishCreated by the 17th-century poet Fulke Greville. He possibly based it on Latin myrra meaning "myrrh" (a fragrant resin obtained from a tree). Otherwise, he may have simply rearranged the letters from the name...
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