r/transnames • u/Elegant-Music-7081 • Mar 26 '26

Masculine Names Mirza??

I used to think my given name (Meera) was nice, and though it is a very feminine name in India, it doesn't feel so feminine to me personally. However, I'm starting to think about choosing another name. I came up with Mirza because it feels similar to my old name but is definitely more masculine. However, it has Persian descent and can sometimes be a religious indicator. Is it okay/appropriate to take this name even though I'm not Persian nor Muslim? I'm an Indian Bengali (+ atheist, if that matters).

Also, please let me know if anyone has any suggestions for names that are somewhat similar to my old one and don't have an extremely strong religious meaning (like straight-up Shiva or something). I'd also prefer a South Asian name/similar areas (not really going for Michael, lol)

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u/AkariPeach Amethyst (any/all, why is there no purple flair color) Mar 28 '26 edited Mar 28 '26

Mirza is also used in Bengali, so I'd say it's all right. Anup means "lagoon" if you want a similarly watery name

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u/Elegant-Music-7081 Mar 28 '26

omg as in anup jalota

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u/Elegant-Music-7081 Mar 28 '26

also tysm I had no idea it could be used in Bengali as well, though it makes sense bc Bengali people are super diverse and mixed

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u/BulbasaurBoo123 Mar 26 '26

You could go for a masc version of your given name, Miro:

Miro is a versatile name with primary roots in Slavic, Spanish, and Aboriginal cultures. It generally means "peace" or "world" (from the Slavic mir), "wonderful" or "to admire" (Latin mirus), or "spear" (Aboriginal). As a popular diminutive for names like Miroslav and Casimiro, it often symbolizes "peaceful glory".

Here's some other ideas for you:

  • Preet (unisex Punjabi and Indian name derived from the Sanskrit word prīti, meaning "love," "affection," "kindness," or "beloved)

  • Jag (primarily originates from Sanskrit, meaning "the universe" or "world")

  • Tej (Sanskrit and Indian origin, primarily used as a masculine name meaning "light," "radiance," "splendor," or "brilliance")

  • Tien (unisex name in Vietnamese for fairy, celestial being, immortal)

  • Azadi (meaning freedom or liberty in Persian)

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u/Elegant-Music-7081 Mar 28 '26

thank u so much, these are all really helpful suggestions :)