Mirko

At a Glance

Meaning

A diminutive built on the Slavic element 'mir', meaning 'peace'

Origin

South Slavic

Gender

Primarily used for boys

Pronunciation

MEER-kohListen

Mirko is a South Slavic name, a diminutive built on the element 'mir', meaning 'peace'. You may see it listed online as meaning 'peace, glory', but that isn't accurate: the 'glory' sense belongs to the '-slav' element in fuller names like Miroslav, and Mirko on its own carries only the 'peace' element. It's pronounced MEER-koh.

Meaning & Origin of Mirko

Meaning: A diminutive built on the Slavic element 'mir', meaning 'peace'.

Origin: South Slavic.

A common claim: Means 'peace, glory' Actually: 'Glory' isn't part of Mirko itself — that sense belongs to the '-slav' element in fuller names like Miroslav. Mirko alone carries only the 'peace' element.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Mirko

Popularity of Mirko

Mirko has always been rare in the U.S. Its highest rank in the Social Security data was #2862 in 1916, with 9 babies given the name, and by 2022 it had slipped to #11825 with just 6 babies.

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• Merrill
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FAQ

What does the name Mirko mean?

A diminutive built on the Slavic element ‘mir’, meaning ‘peace’. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Mirko?

Mirko is pronounced MEER-koh (IPA: /ˈmiːrko/).

Is Mirko a popular name right now?

Mirko peaked at #2862 in 1916 and is ranked #11825 as of 2022. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1916–2022.)

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