Mir also spelled as Meer (Kashmiri: میٖر, Persian: مير) is a Kashmiri tribe.[1] (meaning 'elite, general') native to the Kashmir
Origin edit
The Mir surname, originating from medieval Persia, is a surname found pretty commonly amongst Kashmiri Muslims. Its roots can be traced back to the migration of individuals from Persia to Kashmir in 14th century, accompanying Mir Syed Ali Hamadani during the rule of Shahmir dynasty in Kashmir. These members were his devoted disciples and were Persian Artisan contributing to the religious fabric, Persianization and Islamisation of Kashmir.[2] [3] [4]
Notable people edit
- Aasmah Mir, Scottish-Pakistani journalist
- Asif Raza Mir, actor and producer
- Ahad Raza Mir, actor and musician
- Frank Mir, American mixed martial artist, former UFC heavyweight champion
- Hamid Mir, Pakistani journalist, columnist and author
- Joan Mir, Spanish Grand Prix motorcycle rider, 2020 MotoGP world champion
- Joaquin Mir Trinxet, modernist Spanish painter
- Magín Mir, Spanish footballer
- Mushaf Ali Mir, Pakistani Air Chief Marshal
- Pedro Mir (1913–2000), poet, laureate of the Dominican Republic
- Rafa Mir, Spanish footballer
- Rasul Mir, poet of Kashmir
- Sajid Mir, Member, Senate of Pakistan (2015 - 2021)
- Samad Mir, sufi poet
- Sana Mir, Pakistani cricketer
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Muhammad Ashraf Wani (2004). Islam in Kashmir: Fourteenth to Sixteenth Century (pages 35, 191). Oriental Publishing House. ISBN 9788190138505.
- ^ Rafiabadi, Hamid Naseem (2005). Saints and Saviours of Islam. Sarup & Sons. ISBN 978-81-7625-555-4.
- ^ Life, Kashmir (24 December 2012). "Reliving Faith". Kashmir Life. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ GENEALOGY OF MIR AND WANI SURNAMES IN KASHMIR http://autarmota.blogspot.com/2013/10/genealogy-of-mir-and-wani-surnames-in.html?m=1.