Mihira as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Mihira

What is the meaning of the name Mihira ?

The baby name Mihira is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /mɪˈhiːrə/ (approx. mih-HEE-rah or MEE-hee-rah).

Mihira is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Mihira stems from Sanskrit mihira (मिहिर), an epithet of the Sun, conveying “sun,” “radiance,” and “bringer of daylight.” In Sanskrit poetry it often parallels Surya and Aditya, evoking warmth, brilliance, and auspicious energy. The name therefore carries connotations of clarity, guidance, and life‑giving power.

Its usage is attested from the classical period, most famously in the compound Varāhamihira, borne by the 6th‑century astronomer and polymath of Ujjain, author of the Bṛhatsaṁhitā. In modern South Asia the name appears across Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, and Sinhala contexts; it is typically masculine but can be unisex. Common variants and spellings include Mihir (a shortened North Indian form), Miheer, and Mihira as a feminine form in some regions. Related theophoric names include Aditya and Bhaskar. The name has seen periodic revivals among heritage‑minded families and the diaspora, appreciated for its luminous meaning and learned pedigree.