Quick answer
Mireille is a girl name with Occitan roots meaning "to admire".
Pronunciation: French /mi.ʁɛj/.
Meaning and history
This name comes from the Occitan name Mirèio, which was first used by the poet Frédéric Mistral for the main character in his poem Mirèio (1859). He probably derived it from the Occitan word mirar meaning "to admire". It is spelled Mirèlha in classical Occitan orthography. A notable bearer is the French singer Mireille Mathieu (1946-).
Notes and context
Usage: french, dutch