Myra
Possibly derived from the Latin myrra meaning 'myrrh', a fragrant resin; or alternatively created by rearranging the letters of Mary.
Meaning and origin
Myra was created in the 17th century by the English poet Fulke Greville, making it one of the few given names with a documented literary origin.
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