Meaning and Origin
What does the name Mithra mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from India says the name Mithra means "God of sun".
- A submission from New Zealand says the name Mithra means "God of light" and is of Persian / Iranian origin.
- A user from Japan says the name Mithra is of Indian (Sanskrit) origin and means "Super".
- According to a user from India, the name Mithra is of Indian (Sanskrit) origin and means "Friend".
- According to a user from India, the name Mithra means "Friendly".
Etymology: L., from Gr. �
- Ancient Persian god of light and truth; sun god
From Avestan 𐬨𐬌𐬚𐬭𐬀 (Miθra); see there for further etymology.
Compare Sanskrit-derived Mitra.
- a particular divinity (yazata) in Zoroastrianism and later Iranian history and culture, the hypostasis of "contract", "oath".
- (rare, esoterica, hyperforeign) Roman Mithras.