Mirielle

Mirielle is a female first name that is considered a French variant of Mireille. Metaphorically, the name can be translated as 'the admirable one' or 'the beautiful one.'

What does the name Mirielle mean?

The name Mirielle is a French form of Mireille and means metaphorically 'the admirable one' or 'the beautiful one.' Its roots lie in the Provençal word 'mirar,' which means 'to admire.' Additionally, Mirielle is considered a development of Miriel, an Anglo-Norman variant of the old Scottish name Muriel, which originally traces back to the Irish Gaelic name Muirgel/Muirgheal. This name stands for 'the shining sea' or 'the bright sea' and has its origins in Celtic, derived from the terms 'muir' for 'the sea' or 'the ocean' and 'geal' for 'shining,' 'bright,' or 'radiant.' Other variants include Mirella, Mirelle, Mirela, Myrell, Myrella, and Myrilla.

Where does the name Mirielle come from?

The etymology of Mirielle shows that it is a female first name of Breton and Gaelic descent, translated as 'the admirable one.' It has Breton, Gaelic, Celtic, and Provençal roots. Derived from Mireille, 'mirar' in Provençal means 'to admire.' From Muriel, the components 'muir' for 'the sea' and 'ocean' as well as 'geal' for 'shining,' 'bright,' and 'radiant' come from Celtic. The common language is French.

How do you pronounce Mirielle?

Mi-re-ell

When is the name day of Mirielle?

The name days for Mirielle are celebrated on July 31 and September 12.

Popularity

Mirielle is a common first name in Germany. In 2023, it ranked 3,880th on the list of the most common female first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2022 at 3,777th. In the last ten years, Mirielle has been used as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,173rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,455th.

Nicknames & pet names

Mir / Miri / Mirischmiri / Myrri