Míra is a Hungarian feminine given name, functioning as a short form or variant of Mira (itself a diminutive of names beginning with Mir-). Through this chain, the name ultimately derives from the Slavic name Miroslav, composed of the elements mirŭ “peace, world” and slava “glory.” Thus, Míra shares the core meaning of “peace and glory” with its Slavic relatives. Linguistic and Cultural Context Hungarian uses many names of Slavic origin due to historical contact and shared linguistic heritage in Central Europe. Míra is the Hungarian equivalent of the Slovene and Slovak Mira, while related forms include Miroslava (used in Slovak and Polish as Mirosława), as well as the diminutives Mirka (Slovak) and Miša (Slovene). The name is distinct from the Arabic-origin Mira (meaning “princess” or “sea”), which has separate roots. Historical Attachment The root name Miroslav has historical significance: it was borne by a 10th-century king of Croatia, Miroslav of Croatia, who ruled for four years (c. 945–949) before being deposed by a noble. This connection anchors the name family in early Slavic royalty, though Míra itself is used primarily in modern Hungarian-speaking contexts rather than historically. Usage Notes Within Hungary, Míra is exclusively feminine. In other Slavic languages, the analogous word míra (pronounced MIE-ra) is a masculine diminutive of Miroslav (e.g., Czech), but the Hungarian usage keeps a distinct feminine identity. The double accute é is phonemically significant in Hungarian orthography, distinguishing it from the word mira meaning “miracle.” Meaning: Peace and glory (from Slavic mirŭ “peace” + slava “glory”) Origin