Myna is a female name of English origin, meaning "Will, Desire And Helmet, Protection." It is also a variant of the name Mina. In addition to being a name, Myna is the name of a bird in the starling family. The mynas are a group of passerine birds native to Iran and Southern Asia, particularly Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Some species of mynas have been introduced to other areas around the world. Mynas are known for their strong and direct flight, gregarious nature, and preference for fairly open habitats where they feed on insects and fruit. They are medium-sized birds with dark plumage, and some species are famous for their imitative abilities, including the common hill myna. The name Myna is derived from the Hindi/Urdu word "mainā," which has its roots in Sanskrit.