Where does “Miranda” come from?

Miranda (Portuguese) comes from Latin mirandus, from Latin mīrō — ante– and post-Classical.

Miranda (Portuguese): a toponym, indicating the presence of a watchtower or belvedere

Definitions

  1. a toponym, indicating the presence of a watchtower or belvedere

Ancestry of “Miranda”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Latinmiranduswhich is to be wondered or marvelled at
2Latinmīrōante– and post-Classical
Every word from Latin mīrō →Every word from Latin mirandus →
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