Origin and Meaning of Miro

Peaceful; bringer of peace

Origin: Slavic - The name Miro is derived from the Slavic root 'mir', which means 'peace' or 'world'. It is often associated with peace-bringing qualities.

• Miro is commonly used in various Slavic countries like Croatia, Serbia, and Slovakia, embodying the cultural value of peace.
• In some cultures, Miro is used as a short form of names like Miroslav or Miroslava, which also derive from the same ‘mir’ root related to peace.
• Notable bearers of the name include Miro Cerar, a prominent Slovene politician and former Prime Minister of Slovenia.
• While not extremely common, Miro has seen moderate popularity in Central and Eastern European countries and among the diaspora, especially in recent years.
• Variations of Miro include Miroslav (masculine) and Miroslava (feminine), both of which have similar meanings and roots.