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Definition of myra

myra

/ˈmaɪ.rə/
My · ra
Plural:Myras
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myra Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A feminine given name of English origin, created by the 17th-century poet Fulke Greville.

Example

"Myra always had a deep appreciation for classical literature, perhaps inspired by her poetic namesake."

2

An ancient Greek town in Lycia, located in present-day Antalya Province, Turkey, renowned for its rock-cut tombs, Roman theater, and as the bishopric of Saint Nicholas.

• Rhymes for myra

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Word Origin & Etymology

As a geographical name, derived from the Ancient Greek 'Μύρα' (Mýra). As a feminine given name, it was coined by the 17th-century English poet Fulke Greville, likely as an anagram of 'Mary' or derived from the Latin 'myrrha' (myrrh).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Myra. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/myra
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