Mia
Primarily Female
The meaning of the name Mia is Of The Sea Or Bitter
The origin of the name Mia is English
Alternate spellings: Miah
Notes:

The name Mia is derived from various sources. In Scandinavian countries, Mia is often considered a short form of the name Maria, which means "bitter" in Hebrew. In Italian and Spanish, Mia means "mine" or "my" and is often used as a term of endearment.

Mia gained popularity in America during the latter part of the 20th Century, largely due to the success of actress Mia Farrow. Mia is now a common name for baby girls in many countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada.

Five famous people named Mia include:

Mia Hamm - An American retired professional soccer player, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest female soccer players of all time.

Mia Wasikowska - An Australian actress, known for her roles in films such as "Alice in Wonderland" and "Jane Eyre."

Mia Farrow - An American actress and activist, who rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s for her roles in films such as "Rosemary's Baby" and "The Great Gatsby."

Mia Tyler - An American model, actress, and fashion designer, who is also the daughter of Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler.

Mia Michaels - An American choreographer, who has worked on various dance shows, including "So You Think You Can Dance" and "Dancing With the Stars".

Five fictional characters named Mia include:

Mia Thermopolis - The main character of "The Princess Diaries" book series by Meg Cabot, as well as the film adaptations. Mia is a teenage girl who discovers she is the heir to the throne of the fictional kingdom of Genovia.

Mia Townsend - A character from the "Need for Speed" video game series. She is a former street racer turned police officer who works with the player character to take down a criminal organization.

Mia Fey - A character from the "Ace Attorney" video game series. She is a defense attorney and the older sister of the main character, Phoenix Wright.

Mia Wallace - A character from the film "Pulp Fiction" directed by Quentin Tarantino. She is the wife of gangster Marsellus Wallace and becomes involved with hitman Vincent Vega.

Mia Grey - A character from the "Fifty Shades of Grey" book series by E.L. James. Mia is the younger sister of the male protagonist, Christian Grey.

People who like the name Mia also like: Ava, Ella, Olivia, Emma, Charlotte, Sophia, Amelia, Liam, Oliver, Owen, Mason, Ethan, Lucas, Landon

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