Germanic/Nordic · Girl name
Mia
“diminutive of Maria; mine in Italian”
About the name Mia
Mia originated as a diminutive of Maria in several European languages, including German, Scandinavian, and Dutch. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Miryam. In Italian and Spanish, ‘mia’ means ‘mine,’ which gives the name an additional affectionate connotation, though this is a coincidence rather than the source of the name. Notable bearers include American actress Mia Farrow and soccer player Mia Hamm. Mija is a Slovene form and Miah is an English spelling.
- Meaning
- diminutive of Maria; mine in Italian
- Origin
- Germanic/Nordic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MEE-ah(2 syl.)
Middle names for Mia
- Mia Rose
- Mia Grace
- Mia Elizabeth
- Mia Louise
- Mia Jane
Questions about Mia
- What does Mia mean?
- Mia is a Germanic name meaning "diminutive of Maria; mine in Italian".
- How do you pronounce Mia?
- Mia is pronounced MEE-ah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Mia?
- Variants of Mia include Miah, Mija.
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