Myra
invented literary name, anagram of Mary; also associated with myrrh (Greek/English)
Myra is a english / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 136, with 51,423 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
invented literary name, anagram of Mary; also associated with myrrh (Greek/English)
Myra was popularized in English literature and entered the Philippines predominantly during the American colonial period and mid-20th century. It became widely accepted across various Philippine social strata as a simple, classic female name.
Myra is an English literary given name coined by the 16th-to-17th-century poet Fulke Greville, likely as an anagram of Mary. It also shares phonetic roots with the ancient Greek city of Myra and the aromatic resin myrrh.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently used as a standalone name or in compounds such as Myra Flor or Myra Joy. Common nicknames include Mai, May, or My.
Related forms
- Myra English
- Maira Spanish
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Myra with common surname pairs
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Myra is the given name. The full name is Myra + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Myra a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Myra is number 136, with 51,423 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.