Miral
Miral is a Muslim girl name of Modern name (Arab world, Turkey) origin, meaning “Often explained as a doe or a flower”.
| Meaning | Often explained as a doe or a flower |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Modern name (Arab world, Turkey) |
| Written as | ميرال |
| Pronunciation | mee-RAHL |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Miral
Miral is a modern girl's name found in Egypt, Palestine, Jordan and Turkey. Its classical Arabic roots are unclear. Most often it is linked to maral, a Turkish and Persian word for a doe or young deer, though many Arab parents say it is the name of a flower. It gained wide recognition from Rula Jebreal's novel Miral, about a Palestinian girl, and the film made from it in 2010.
Is Miral a Muslim name?
Muslim parents in Egypt, the Levant and Turkey give Miral, though it is a recent name rather than a classical one; for an older name with a similar ring, Manal and Maryam are popular picks.
How popular is Miral?
Common among Muslim families in Egypt, Palestine and Jordan, with the related Meral used in Turkey.
Gifts with the name Miral
- Miral name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Miral baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Miral
Names similar to Miral
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Miral mean?
Miral means 'Often explained as a doe or a flower'. It is of Modern name (Arab world, Turkey) origin.
Is Miral a Muslim name?
Muslim parents in Egypt, the Levant and Turkey give Miral, though it is a recent name rather than a classical one; for an older name with a similar ring, Manal and Maryam are popular picks.
How do you pronounce Miral?
Miral is pronounced mee-RAHL.
Is Miral a boy or girl name?
Miral is usually a girl name.