Myrra as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Myrra

What is the meaning of the name Myrra ?

The baby name Myrra is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɪrə/ (MIR-uh); sometimes /ˈmaɪrə/ (MY-rah).

Myrra is English, Greek in Origin.

Myrra is a Scandinavian feminine name derived from Swedish myrra, “myrrh,” the fragrant resin famed in antiquity. The word traces through Greek Myrrha/Myrrhā to a Semitic root meaning “bitter,” yet it carries rich symbolic overtones of perfume, healing, and sacred offering - the resin was one of the Magi’s gifts. The spelling also echoes Myrrha, the figure in Greco‑Roman myth known from Ovid, anchoring the name in classical literature as well as biblical imagery.

Used in Sweden and among Swedish-speaking Finns since the early 20th century, Myrra remains uncommon but distinctive, aligning with Nordic tastes for nature- and word-based names. Close variants include Myra (English, widely used since the 17th century), Mirra (Slavic), Mira, and the classical Myrrha. The meaning often evokes devotion, resilience, and a warm, resinous “fragrance,” offering a name that feels both ancient and modern.