To admire, wonderful, or peace
Mirella is primarily an Italian elaboration of the Provençal name Mireia, famously used by poet Frédéric Mistral. It is often associated with the Latin 'mirari', meaning to admire or wonder at. In some contexts, it is also linked to the Hebrew name Miriam, suggesting meanings related to the sea or bitterness.
Less common today
Mirella isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,147 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned Italian operatic soprano
Ecuadorian singer known for 'Andipop' music
Italian sculptor and visual poet
