Miranda
/miˈɾanda/
Miranda is the Spanish form of the female name Miranda.
Miranda is used as a female given name. In a formal context, you may refer to a woman as Señorita Miranda to be polite. In informal settings, a common affectionate nickname for someone named Miranda is Miri.
Meaning: female name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/miˈɾanda/
Did you know?
- The name Miranda is a 'participio pasivo' form, meaning it functions grammatically as an adjective describing someone as 'admirable'.
- The name gained significant literary popularity in the Spanish-speaking world through the character of Miranda in William Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'.
- The name Miranda is derived from the Spanish verb mirar, which means 'to look'. It originally functioned as a descriptive name meaning 'worthy of admiration' or 'wonderful to look at'.
Examples in context
- Miranda vive en Madrid.Miranda lives in Madrid.
- ¿Es Miranda tu hermana?Is Miranda your sister?
- Hola, Miranda, ¿cómo estás?Hello, Miranda, how are you?
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are talking about a mutual friend.
- Elena¿Conoces a Miranda?Do you know Miranda?
- JavierSí, Miranda es muy simpática.Yes, Miranda is very nice.
- ElenaElla es una gran amiga.She is a great friend.
- JavierTienes razón, Elena.You are right, Elena.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Miranda, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
