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Myra

Meaning

Created by the 17th-century poet Fulke Greville. He possibly based it on Latin myrra meaning "myrrh"

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Myra and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Spirituality
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Integrity
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Compassion
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Creativity
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Leadership

Famous People Named Myra

Myra Shackley

Myra Lesley Shackley (born 5 March 1949) was formerly Professor of Culture Resource Management and Head of the Centre for Tourism and Visitor Management at Nottingham Trent University Business.

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Myra Reynolds Richards

Myra Reynolds Richards (31 January 1882 – 1934) was an American sculptor and teacher.

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Myra Bairstow

Myra Bairstow is an American writer and independent art scholar and curator.

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Myra Jehlen

Myra Jehlen is Board of Governors Professor of English at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

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Myra Kemble

Myra Kemble (17 November 1857 – 27 October 1906) was an Australian stage actress.

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Myra in Other Languages

HispanicMayra
Latin AmericanMaritza
ArabicMariam
ArabicMaryam
ArmenianMariam
BasqueMaia
BasqueMaria
BasqueMiren

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