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Diminutive of Maria; also Italian for mine
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Mia
Diminutive of Maria
Meaning
Mia is a short feminine name used in Scandinavian, Germanic, Italian, and English-speaking communities. It is commonly used as a diminutive of Maria, the Latin form of the Greek name derived from Hebrew Miriam. The original meaning of Miriam remains debated. Independently, mia is the Italian word for mine, which provides an additional linguistic association but is not necessarily the historical origin of the given name. Mia is valued for its brevity, gentle sound, and international versatility.
Origin & Background
The name Mia is associated with Scandinavian, European usage, German, Italian, commonly a diminutive of Maria.
Cultural / Religious associations
Pronunciation
MEE-uh
/ˈmiːə/
Numerology
Pythagorean
5
Chaldean
6
Lucky Number
5
Name Style
Variations
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