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Yanira

yah-NEE-rah

Popularity

#5413

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Russian

Total Births

3,283

Peak Year

#123 in 1993

First Recorded

1964

Style

Modern & Trendy, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

The exact origin of Yanira is uncertain. It's considered a modern name, potentially a variation of Yenira, possibly with roots in Yana (Slavic, meaning 'God is gracious').

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

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Personality Traits

UniqueMysteriousCreativeCompassionate

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