A bird in the starling family
Derived from the Hindi word 'mainΔ', which refers to several species of birds in the starling family known for their ability to mimic speech. In Sanskrit, the name is associated with 'madana', meaning delightful or amorous. It is a rare choice in the United States, often chosen for its melodic sound and connection to nature.
Less common today
Myna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,168 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Indian-American curator and cultural producer
A character in the video game series 'The Legend of Zelda' Β· The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild