Myrrha: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Myrrh (the aromatic resin)
Origin
Greek
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
MEER-uh

Myrrha is a Greek girl's name meaning “myrrh (the aromatic resin)”. It appears in our list of Greek Baby Girl Names With Mythical Beauty.

Meaning & Origin of Myrrha

Meaning: Myrrh (the aromatic resin).

Origin: Greek.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Myrrha

MEER-uhIPA /ˈmɪrə/

Popularity of Myrrha

Myrrha 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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