Mitra

Mitra is a modern feminine first name of Persian origin and a variant of the name Mithra. Its metaphorical meaning is 'the Connector'.

What does the name Mitra mean?

The name Mitra originates from Persian and is a variation of Mithra. It metaphorically means 'the Connector'. The roots of the name lie in the Old Persian mithra or Miθra (𐎷𐎰𐎼), which means 'oath', 'contract', or 'agreement'. In the Indian context, Mitra can mean 'the friend', derived from the Sanskrit word mitra (मित्र), which means 'friend'. Here, Mitra is also the god of love, justice, and alliance.

Where does the name Mitra come from?

The origin of the name Mitra lies in Old Persian and Sanskrit, meaning 'the Connector'. The Old Persian term mithra or Miθra (𐎷𐎰𐎼) stands for oath, contract, and agreement, while the Sanskrit word mitra (मित्र) means friend. The name thus has a connection to the languages Hindi, Hindu, Indian, and Persian.

How do you pronounce Mitra?

The pronunciation of Mitra is clear and two-syllable. The name is pronounced as 'Mi-tra' [ˈmiːtʁa], with the long 'i' sound at the beginning providing brightness. The distinct 't' in the middle adds a marked accent before the open '-a' gently fades. This makes Mitra sound both assertive and harmonious – compact and balanced in tone.

Popularity

In Germany, Mitra is among the common first names. Currently, it ranks 2,723rd on the list of the most popular female baby names. The best placement Mitra achieved was in 2010 at 1,238th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 80 times, placing it 2,775th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,491st.

Nicknames & pet names

Mit / Mita / Miti / Mitu

Famous people

• Dakshinaranjan Mitra Majumder (Bengali writer)
• Mitra Farahani (film director from Iran)
• Mitra Hajjar (Iranian actress)
• Mitra Kassai (founder of 'Oll Inklusiv')
• Mitra Phukan (writer from India)
• Mitra Tabrizian (photographer from Iran)
• Sigri Mitra Gaini (Faroese poet)