Soldier, Mercy
Pronunciation: MY-luhz
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Miles is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Soldier". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: MY-luhz. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Μίλες
Μίλες σημαίνει στρατιώτης ή υπηρέτης
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
MY-luhz
IPA
/ˈmaɪlz/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
Sunday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Sapphire
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Historical records show that Miles of Cahors, a 12th-century French knight and troubadour. The name Miles carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
12th century
Historical records show that Miles Gloriosus, a character in Plautus' comedy of the same name. The name Miles carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
3rd century BC
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Miles
Miles means soldier or devoted servant
מילס
מילס פירושו חייל או משרת בצבא הרומי
Μίλες
Μίλες σημαίνει στρατιώτης ή υπηρέτης
Miles
Miles means soldier or servant
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