Here are a couple of definitions I pulled from various web sites:
"The name Mazda stems from Ahura Mazda, the highest Zoroastrian God of reason who granted wisdom and united man, nature and the other gods. It also closely resembles the sound of the company founder's name, Mr Jujiro Matsuda."
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"Meanwhile, back in California, Rod Bymaster was searching for a name for this new car. Finally one day he came across the word 'Meed' in the dictionary which was derived from the old German word Miata meaning 'Reward'. The name stuck and the MX5 was badged the 'Miata' in North America."
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So, Mazda Miata translates to "God's Reward" ?
Gus (91 BRG)