Mithra

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Mithra is derived from the name of the ancient Persian god, Mithra. The name means "contract, covenant, oath" in Persian.
Scripts(How to write)
???(Old Persian)
?????(Avestan)
میترا
Pronunciation
MIT-ra
MITH-rə(English)
Popularity
The name Mithra is not very common in the English-speaking world and its popularity is not ranked. However, it is a popular name in some countries in the Middle East and Central Asia.

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Mithra Name meanings & History

Mithra is derived from the name of the ancient Persian god, Mithra. The name means "contract, covenant, oath" in Persian. From Avestan ????? (mithra) meaning "oath, covenant, agreement", derived from an Indo-Iranian root *mitra meaning "that which binds". According Zoroastrian mythology Mithra was a god of light and friendship, the son of the supreme god Ahura Mazda. Worship of him eventually spread outside of Persia to the Roman Empire, where it was known as Mithraism. Mithra is a unique and uncommon name. It can be used for boys and can be a good choice for parents looking for a name with a historical and spiritual significance.

Zodiac Sign of Mithra: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Mithra:

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

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

T: Tacky,Testy,Touchy,Tireless,Doubting Thomas,Truth,Talkative

H: Haggle,Hobnobbing,Hyper,Hope,Heart's Desire

R: Rational,Resourceful,Restless,Reason

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

Mithra is:

  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Unintellectual name

Related Names to Mithra

Mitra, Mitraa

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