Name root

Miranda

A female given name originating as a coinage [in turn from Latin].

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Miranda at a glance

Origin
Latin
Root meaning
“admirable”
Pronunciation (IPA)
/mɪˈɹændə/

Etymology

Coined by William Shakespeare for a character in The Tempest; feminine of Latin mirandus (“admirable”).

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What does the name Miranda mean?

A female given name originating as a coinage [in turn from Latin]. Its root means "admirable".

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