Friend, covenant, or oath
In Sanskrit and Persian, Mitra is an ancient name signifying a friend or a binding promise. It is rooted in Indo-Iranian mythology, where Mitra was a deity associated with light, oaths, and the sun.
Less common today
Mitra isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,774 in 1991.
Iranian director and painter
Award-winning Iranian actress
American comedian and writer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
