Mithra

Q: What is the origin of Mithra?

Mithra is of Persian origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Mithra a girl name?

Mithra is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Covenant or Friendship"

Mithra is an ancient Indo-Iranian divine name associated with covenant, friendship, and solar symbolism.

Themes:deityfriendshipancientsun

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Popularity History of Mithra

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#8246Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Mithra did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Mithra Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Mithra.

8 ideas

mity

Nickname

mith

Nickname

thra

Nickname

hray

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Mithra mean?

Mithra means "Covenant or Friendship". Mithra is an ancient Indo-Iranian divine name associated with covenant, friendship, and solar symbolism.

What is the origin of Mithra?

Mithra is of Persian origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Mithra?

According to the latest SSA data, Mithra is currently ranked #8246 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Mithra a girl name?

Mithra is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Mithra?

Popular nicknames for Mithra include mity, mith, my, mo, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Mithra?

There are many names similar to Mithra in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginPersian, Sanskrit

Syllables2

Length6 letters

US Rank#8246

Trend↓ Falling

Starts withM

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Arvin Arman Armaan Avan Arash

Sisters

Aryana Ariyana Arriana Arian Anari

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