Mia

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
Mia has several meanings, depending on its origin. In Latin, it means "mine" or "belonging to me," while in Scandinavian, it means "bitter" or "sea of bitterness."
Pronunciation
MEE-a(Dutch, German, Italian)
MEE-ah(Swedish, Norwegian, Danish)
MEE-ə(English)
Mee-uh or My-uh.
Popularity
Mia is a popular name worldwide, ranking among the top 100 names in several countries. In the United States, it has been in the top 10 names for girls for the past decade.

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Mia Name meanings & History

Mia is a name of Latin and Scandinavian origin. In Latin, it means "mine" or "wished-for child," while in Scandinavian countries, it is a variant of the name Maria. Mia has several meanings, depending on its origin. In Latin, it means "mine" or "belonging to me," while in Scandinavian, it means "bitter" or "sea of bitterness.". Diminutive of Maria. It coincides with the Italian word mia meaning "mine".This name was common in Sweden and Denmark in the 1970s [1]. It rose in popularity in the English-speaking world in the 1990s, entering the top ten for girls in the United States in 2009. It was also popular in many other countries at that time. Famous bearers include American actress Mia Farrow (1945-) and American soccer player Mia Hamm (1972-), birth names María and Mariel respectively. Mia is used as a given name for baby girls.

Zodiac Sign of Mia: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Mia:

M: Manipulative,Mommy,Mother,Memorabilia,Memory,Maternal,Mushy

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

A: Action,Aggressive,Angry,Argumentative,Assertive,Ambitious

Mia is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Some famous people named Mia include actress Mia Farrow, musician Mia Martina, and gymnast Mia Hamm.

2.) Mia (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Scandinavian, Italian) blessed; girl of mine

Other Forms: Me, Mea, Meah, Meya


3.) Mia (Female)

Usage: Danish

Meanings: Sea dew

Other Forms: Mea, Miah


4.) MIA (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: A pet form of Maria, Mia is also bestowed as an independent given name. See MARIA. (MEE-AH)


5.) Mia (Female)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: (Italian) mine. A familiar form of Michaela, Michelle.

Other Forms: Mea, Meah


6.) Mia (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: "Mine" in Latin; "Beloved" or "God-like" in Nordic


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Description: "Mine" in Latin; "Beloved" or "God-like" in Nordic. European Portuguese diminutive of Camila and Brazilian Portuguese diminutive of Emília. Mia is used as a first name for girls.

Famous People

Famous people named Mia include actress Mia Farrow, soccer player Mia Hamm, and singer Mia Martina.

7.) Mia (Female)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: (Spanish) a form of Maria.


8.) Mia (Female)

Usage: Portuguese

Meanings: Mia can mean "mine" or "bitter" in Italian, "beloved" in Scandinavian, or "uncertain, wavering" in Slavic.


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Cartoon of Mia

Description: The name Mia originates from several different cultures, including Italian, Scandinavian, and Slavic. Mia can mean "mine" or "bitter" in Italian, "beloved" in Scandinavian, or "uncertain, wavering" in Slavic. European Portuguese diminutive of Camila and Brazilian Portuguese diminutive of Emília. Mia is a versatile name that can be used in many different contexts. It is perfect for parents who are looking for a simple and elegant name that can suit any personality or style.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Mia include Mia Farrow (American actress and activist), Mia Hamm (American soccer player), Mia Kirshner (Canadian actress), and Mia Wasikowska (Australian actress).

9.) MIA (Female)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: Danish and Swedish pet form of Maria, which is also commonly bestowed as an independent given name. See MARIA. (MEE-AH)


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