The baby name Mirsini is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced meer-SEE-nee (Greek IPA: /miˈrsini/).
Mirsini is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Mirsini is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced meer-SEE-nee (Greek IPA: /miˈrsini/).
Mirsini is Greek in Origin.
Mirsini is a Greek feminine name derived from ancient Greek Μυρσίνη (Myrsínē), meaning “myrtle,” the aromatic evergreen long associated with love, beauty, and remembrance. In classical lore, a maiden named Myrsine, favored by Athena, was transformed into a myrtle tree, lending the plant - and the name - connotations of honor and victory. Myrtle wreaths crowned athletes and brides, deepening the name’s auspicious symbolism.
Documented since antiquity as Myrsine, the form Mirsini reflects modern Greek pronunciation in Latin script and appears across Greece and the diaspora, with periodic revivals in the 20th century. Common variants and transliterations include Myrsini, Myrsine, and Mersini; diminutives such as Myrsi and Myrsoula are heard in Greek. Related names are Myrto, Myrta, and the English Myrtle. Place names called Mirsini in Greece have also reinforced its familiarity. The name conveys freshness, resilience, and a subtly mythic charm.
Mirsini is an uncommon pick. Our records hold just 37 recorded uses, spread over 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | 0 | #105 | 2 | 7,011 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| GR | 0 | #129 | 7 | 3,911 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #218 | 25 | 6,293 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
Mirsini is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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