In Bram Stoker's 'Dracula', what is the name of Jonathan Harker's fiancée?

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In Bram Stoker’s “Dracula,” Jonathan Harker’s fiancée is Mina Murray.

Mina is introduced as Miss Mina Murray, a young schoolmistress and the close friend of Lucy Westenra. While Jonathan travels to Transylvania to conduct legal business for Count Dracula, Mina remains in England and corresponds with him. After Jonathan escapes Dracula’s castle, she travels to Budapest, cares for him during his recovery, and marries him.

Mina’s surname changes to Harker after the marriage, which is why readers may encounter both Mina Murray and Mina Harker. Lucy Westenra is her best friend, not Jonathan’s fiancée; Lucy instead receives marriage proposals from several men before accepting Arthur Holmwood.

Mina is central to the group’s effort against Dracula. After Dracula forces her to drink his blood, she becomes psychically connected to him. Her intelligence, shorthand skills, and careful organization of diaries and letters help the characters piece together the vampire’s movements.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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