Boy name
Mirko name meaning
“peace; well-being”
Mirko means “peace” or “well-being” and is a masculine name of Slavic origin used in Türkiye. It developed as an affectionate short form of names containing mir, meaning “peace” or “world.” The ending ko forms familiar names, while Miroslav provides a concrete example of its wider name family.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #3,126
What does Mirko mean?
Peace; well-being
In Turkish: barış; esenlik
Mirko belongs to the semantic family of Miroslav and other Slavic mir names. The source element can mean both peace and world, and interpretation may depend on the longer original name. Its resemblance to Turkish emir or Persian mir does not establish a shared derivation.
Origin of the name Mirko
Mirko developed in Slavic languages as a familiar form of names containing mir, “peace; world.” Its ending -ko is a name-forming suffix in those languages.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Mirko in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | M · Mi |
How to pronounce Mirko
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /miɾko/ |
Is Mirko a boy’s name?
Yes, Mirko is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mirko does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mirko
Names with related meanings
- Süleyman♂A name associated with peace and well-being
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Barış♂Peace, reconciliation, and harmony
- Sefa♂Ease of mind
- Rıza♂Consent
- Aram♂Calm, peaceful, tranquil
- Kâzım♂One who restrains anger
- Hilmi♂Relating to forbearance and gentleness
- Salim♂Healthy, safe, unharmed
- Selman♂Safe, sound, unharmed
- Tekin♂Prince
- Nuh♂Rest, repose
Famous people named Mirko
- Mirko Milićević · b. 1965
FAQ about the name Mirko
What is the meaning of Mirko?
Mirko means “peace; well-being”. Mirko developed in Slavic languages as a familiar form of names containing mir, “peace; world.” Its ending -ko is a name-forming suffix in those languages.
Is Mirko a boy’s name?
Yes, Mirko is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mirko in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mirko nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mirko?
Mirko is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Mirko have?
Mirko has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Mirko?
Mirko does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Mirko?
Notable people named Mirko include Mirko Milićević.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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