What is the origin of the name Sahira?

Sahira is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Sahira?

Sahira is currently ranked #6334 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Sahira?

Sahira is pronounced sah-HEE-rah.

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GirlArabic

Sahira

sah-HEE-rah

Popularity

#6334

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

583

Peak Year

#31 in 2023

First Recorded

1985

Style

Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From Arabic *Sahirah*, meaning 'wakeful,' 'vigilant,' or 'earth'.

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Sah Hira

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Sah Hira

Spelling Variations

Sahirah Sahiraa

Similar Names

Samira Zahra Safiya Zara

Personality Traits

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