Hebrew/Slavic · Girl name
Mirjana
“Serbian and Croatian form of Miriam”
About the name Mirjana
Mirjana is the Serbian, Croatian and Macedonian form of Miriam, the Hebrew name of the sister of Moses, whose meaning is uncertain. Its use was supported by its resemblance to the Slavic word mir, peace, which is why it is sometimes interpreted that way. The name is found throughout the former Yugoslavia. Notable bearers include the Serbian actress Mirjana Karanović and the Croatian tennis player Mirjana Lučić-Baroni.
- Meaning
- Serbian and Croatian form of Miriam
- Origin
- Hebrew/Slavic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- meer-YAH-nah(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Mirjana
- Mirjana Lynn
- Mirjana Marie
- Mirjana Elena
- Mirjana Rose
- Mirjana Sophia
Questions about Mirjana
- What does Mirjana mean?
- Mirjana is a Hebrew name meaning "Serbian and Croatian form of Miriam".
- How do you pronounce Mirjana?
- Mirjana is pronounced meer-YAH-nah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
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