Mirjana
Mirjana is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via South Slavic origin, meaning “Form of Miriam; heard as 'peace'”.
| Meaning | Form of Miriam; heard as 'peace' |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via South Slavic |
| Written as | Мирјана |
| Pronunciation | MEER-yah-nah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Slovenia |
Meaning and origin of Mirjana
Mirjana is usually explained as a South Slavic form of Miriam or Marijana, the family of names that includes Mary. Because the first syllable sounds like mir, the Slavic word for 'peace' and 'world', many speakers also hear it as 'peaceful', and that association helped make it popular. It spread through Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Slovenia and North Macedonia in the twentieth century. Common short forms are Mira and Mirja.
Is Mirjana a Christian name?
Through Miriam and Mary it links to the mother of Jesus, so it is comfortable in both Catholic and Orthodox families; Mirjana Dragičević, one of the Medjugorje visionaries, made it widely known among Catholics.
How popular is Mirjana?
A well-established name, most common among women born from the 1950s to the 1980s.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mirjana mean?
Mirjana means 'Form of Miriam; heard as 'peace''. It is of Hebrew, via South Slavic origin.
Is Mirjana a Christian name?
Through Miriam and Mary it links to the mother of Jesus, so it is comfortable in both Catholic and Orthodox families; Mirjana Dragičević, one of the Medjugorje visionaries, made it widely known among Catholics.
How do you pronounce Mirjana?
Mirjana is pronounced MEER-yah-nah.
Is Mirjana a boy or girl name?
Mirjana is usually a girl name.