Mirza

Mirza (/ˈmɜːrzə/ or /mɪərˈzɑː/; Persian: میرزا) is a title and name of Persian origin. It is used as a surname or prefix to identify patriarchal lineage. ^[1]

It is derived from a historical Title role of Persian origin (Mīrzā), denoting the rank of a royal prince , high nobleman , or a military commander equivalent to a nobleman. It is usually defined in English as Prince of the blood.

Specifically, it was used as a title by and today signifies patriarchal lineage to the various Persian Empires, the Ottoman Empire, the Shirvanshahs and Circassians of the Caucasus, Mughal Empire or Muslim Rajputs of the Indian Subcontinent.[2] It was also a title bestowed upon members of the highest aristocracies in Tatar states, such as the Khanates of Kazan and Astrakhan.

1. ↑ Pritchett, Frances. "10glossary". www.columbia.edu. Retrieved 2017-12-07.