Mirl: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Mirl – Meaning: uncertain; ultimately from Hebrew Miriam, whose original meaning is disputed – Origin: Bavarian German (short form of Maria) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: MEERL


Mirl is a Bavarian German (short form of Maria) girl's name meaning “uncertain; ultimately from Hebrew Miriam, whose original meaning is disputed”. It appears in our list of 175+ German Baby Girl Names That Are Quietly Making a Comeback.

Meaning & Origin of Mirl

Meaning: Uncertain; ultimately from Hebrew Miriam, whose original meaning is disputed.

Origin: Bavarian German (short form of Maria).

A common claim: Bitter, beloved Actually: This dual gloss reflects two of several competing proposals for Miriam's root, not an agreed-upon fact.

How to Pronounce Mirl

Phonetic: MEERL   IPA: /mɪʁl/

Popularity of Mirl

Mirl doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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