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Mirko

“peace, world”

About the name Mirko

Mirko is a Slavic diminutive of names beginning with the element mir, meaning peace or world, most notably Miroslav, which adds slav, glory. The form is used independently in Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia and Slovakia, and it passed into Italian use, where it is sometimes spelled Mirco. Mirek is the corresponding Czech and Polish diminutive. Bearers include the Croatian mixed martial artist Mirko Filipović. Because mir appears in so many Slavic names, Mirko can serve as a pet form for several of them.

Meaning
peace, world
Origin
Slavic
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
MEER-koh(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Mirco
  • Mirek

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Middle names for Mirko

  • Mirko Luca
  • Mirko Antonio
  • Mirko Peter
  • Mirko James
  • Mirko Josef

Questions about Mirko

What does Mirko mean?
Mirko is a Slavic name meaning "peace, world".
How do you pronounce Mirko?
Mirko is pronounced MEER-koh, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Mirko?
Variants of Mirko include Mirco, Mirek.

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