The baby name Myrtha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɜːrθə/ (MUR-thə) — US: /ˈmɝːθə/.
The baby name Myrtha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɜːrθə/ (MUR-thə) — US: /ˈmɝːθə/.
Myrtha is Greek, Latin in Origin.
Myrtha is a feminine name linked to the myrtle plant, from Greek myrtos via Latin myrtus. The myrtle, sacred to Aphrodite/Venus, signified love, fidelity, and bridal joy, making the name’s sense “myrtle” or by extension “beloved” and “marital happiness.” The -h- spelling aligns with German and Swiss orthography and distinguishes it from English Myrtle.
The name circulated in 19th-century Europe and gained cultural visibility through the 1841 ballet Giselle, where Myrtha is the formidable Queen of the Wilis. Usage has remained uncommon, with pockets in German-speaking countries and occasional appearances in France and the Americas. Related forms include Myrtle (English), Myrta (Italian/Swiss), Myrthe/Myrte (Dutch and German), Mirta (Spanish, Italian, Croatian), and Myrtis (Greek-influenced). Nicknames such as Myr, Myra, or Thia occur informally. Overall, Myrtha blends a romantic, Old World aura with a botanical meaning.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HT | Girls | 0 | #22 | 2 | 950 |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #164 | 4 | 3,171 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #258 | 1 | 3,650 |
| France | Girls | 1992 | #371 | 3 | 2,080 |
| CL | 0 | #402 | 10 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #491 | 20 | 6,731 |
| CO | 0 | #509 | 2 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #514 | 5 | 9,861 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #583 | 17 | 8,289 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #646 | 6 | 9,488 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #754 | 98 | 14,098 |
| TN | 0 | #864 | 2 | 13,765 | |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #932 | 12 | 14,861 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #989 | 4 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,144 | 9 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,171 | 13 | 17,781 |
Myrtha is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:
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