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Character Name

Mia

Meaning — Originally a Scandinavian and Italian short form of Maria, itself from the Hebrew Miryam (Miriam), whose precise meaning is debated — possible derivations include "beloved," "sea of bitterness," "rebelliousness," or from Egyptian mr, "love" or "beloved." Mia has also been independently used as a short form of names like Amelia and Naomi. It became one of the most popular feminine names in the English-speaking world in the early 21st century.·Hebrew origin·Female·MEE-uh

Mia Mia is compact, bright, and effortlessly likeable — a name that carries enormous warmth in just two syllables. Its international currency means it suits characters from a range of cultural backgrounds while remaining thoroughly at home in English fiction. Characters named Mia tend to be emotionally vivid and socially magnetic, with the kind of presence that makes them memorable in ensemble casts.

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Contemporary FictionYoung AdultRomanceLiterary Fiction

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