Mirae
/MEE-RAY/
Korean "future" — Mirae captures the Christian theme of hope (Jeremiah 29:11, "plans for a future and a hope"). A modern Korean Christian feminine name that has surged in Korean Methodist and Presbyterian families since the 2000s, signaling eschatological hope.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Mirae is a Christian girl name of Korean origin, meaning “Korean "future" — Mirae captures the Christian theme of hope (Jeremiah 29:11, "plans for a future and a hope"). A modern Korean Christian feminine name that has surged in Korean Methodist and Presbyterian families since the 2000s, signaling eschatological hope.”.
Mirae is a girl's name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Korean "future" — Mirae captures the Christian theme of hope (Jeremiah 29:11, "plans for a future and a hope"). A modern Korean Christian feminine name that has surged in Korean Methodist and Presbyterian families since the 2000s, signaling eschatological hope." and belongs to the Joy cluster — names that celebrate happiness and lightness of spirit.
Common among Korean, American families, Mirae carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Mirae
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Mirae lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Mirae's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Mirae's saint & feast day →What does Mirae's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Mirae resonates in either tradition.
Mirae's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Mirae's full reading →
Does Mirae go with your family's names?
Mirae breaks into 2 sounds: /MEE-RAY/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Mirae sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Mirae beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Mirae — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Mirae
If Mirae resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Mirae
What does the name Mirae mean?
Mirae means "Korean "future" — Mirae captures the Christian theme of hope (Jeremiah 29:11, "plans for a future and a hope"). A modern Korean Christian feminine name that has surged in Korean Methodist and Presbyterian families since the 2000s, signaling eschatological hope.." It is a girl name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Mirae a boy or girl name?
Mirae is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Mirae?
Mirae is of Korean origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Korean, American families.
Is Mirae a Christian name?
Yes. Mirae is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Korean origin.
What does Mirae mean in Korean?
Mirae originates from Korean, where it means "Korean "future" — Mirae captures the Christian theme of hope (Jeremiah 29:11, "plans for a future and a hope"). A modern Korean Christian feminine name that has surged in Korean Methodist and Presbyterian families since the 2000s, signaling eschatological hope.."
What are common nicknames for Mirae?
Common short forms of Mirae include Mira, Rae, Mimi.
What is the numerology of Mirae?
Mirae has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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