Where does “Mia” come from?

Mia (Norwegian) comes from Swedish Mia, from Swedish Maria, from Latin Marīa, from Ancient Greek Μαρία, from Hebrew מִרְיָם, from Aramaic מרים, from Biblical Hebrew מִרְיָם.

Ancestry of “Mia”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Swedish	Mia	—
2	Swedish	Maria	—
3	Latin	Marīa	—
4	Ancient Greek	Μαρία	—
5	Hebrew	מִרְיָם	—
6	Aramaic	מרים	bitter
7	Biblical Hebrew	מִרְיָם	—

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Mia — Etymology, Origin & Word History | Etymology Explorer