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Mia

Name Meaning:

Italian/Spanish short form of Maria. Scandinavian short form of Maria. Also linked to Hebrew meaning "who is like God?" (from Michael) or Italian meaning "mine."

Noteable Namesakes

Mia Farrow (Actress); Mia Wasikowska (Actress); Mia Hamm (Soccer Player); Mia Thermopolis (Character in The Princess Diaries)

Origin

Italian/Scandinavian/Hebrew

Popularity

US: #8, UK: #11

Variations/Nicknames

Miah; Mimi

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