Mirani

Mirani is a toponym used in the Balochistan region of Pakistan, applied to multiple places and pieces of infrastructure. The most widely cited reference is Mirani Dam, a gravity dam built on the Dasht River in southern Balochistan. The dam supports irrigation and water supply for surrounding communities, and it is associated with agricultural schemes that serve the Turbat area and other nearby settlements.

In addition to the dam, Mirani also denotes a rural locality near the dam and other small settlements in the broader region that share the same name. The use of Mirani as a place name reflects common naming practices in parts of Pakistan where local geography, families, or tribal groups contribute to geographic designations. The etymology of the name is linked to Persianate linguistic and cultural influence common in the region, though specific historical origins for individual localities named Mirani may vary. Beyond Pakistan, the term can appear in broader South Asian and Persianate naming contexts, but in contemporary reference, Mirani remains most closely associated with the dam and related settlements in Balochistan.