Miren

Miren is a feminine given name rooted in the Basque language. It is widely used in the Basque Country and among Basque communities around the world. In Basque contexts, Miren is often linked to Marian devotion and is commonly regarded as the Basque form of Mary or Maria, though the precise historical origins of the name are not definitively fixed.

Beyond its use as a personal name, miren also appears in the Spanish language as a verb form. In Spanish, miren is primarily the second-person plural imperative of mirar, used to address a group to look or watch. It is also the third-person plural present subjunctive form of mirar, appearing in dependent clauses with a subjunctive context. The same spelling thus serves both a command and a grammatical mood, depending on how it is used in a sentence.

In onomastic contexts, Miren is notable as one of the most common Basque female names and is found across Basque literature, media, and public life. The name is often encountered in combination with other Basque given names in traditional and contemporary usage.