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Meira

MAY-ruh

Meira is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “This name has Hebrew origins and means 'light', 'illuminated', or 'gift of God'. It is associated with brightness and divine favor.”. It currently ranks #2675 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2020.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginHebrew

What Meira Means

This name has Hebrew origins and means 'light', 'illuminated', or 'gift of God'. It is associated with brightness and divine favor.

The Story of Meira

Like the first hint of dawn, this name carries a promise of light and a divine blessing that has guided parents for generations.

Meira is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'light,' 'illuminated,' or 'gift of God.' Its roots trace back to ancient traditions where light symbolized divine favor and spiritual understanding. The name has journeyed through centuries, a beacon carried by families seeking a name imbued with hope and brightness.

To say 'Meira' is to speak of radiance. When you imagine your daughter, you see her bringing light into rooms, her presence illuminating the ordinary. Writing 'Meira' on a birth certificate feels like capturing that first spark, a bright promise you’ve been holding onto for her. It’s the quiet joy of knowing she carries a divine gift within her.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Personality Traits

BrightJoyfulWiseKind

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#81 in 2020

Total Births

1,564

First Recorded

1973

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