What is the origin of the name Jahira?

Jahira is a name of Arabic origin.

How do you pronounce Jahira?

Jahira is pronounced jah-HEER-ah.

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GirlArabic

Jahira

jah-HEER-ah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

373

Peak Year

#21 in 2003

First Recorded

1978

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Jahira is an Arabic name meaning 'helper' or 'supporter'. It denotes a person with a giving heart.

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Jahi Hira Jaja

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Jahi Hira Jaja

Spelling Variations

Jahiraa Jahyra Jahyrah

Similar Names

Zahra Layla Aisha Samira Yasmin

Personality Traits

SupportiveEmpatheticKindGenerous

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