Meira: meaning of the Hebrew name
מְאִירָה
Pronounced meh-EE-rah
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Meira
Meira means one who spreads light, from maor, a source of light. It is the feminine form of the boy's name Meir.
Meira in Hebrew
Meira is written מאירה in Hebrew (with vowel points: מְאִירָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- אAlef
- יYod
- רResh
- הHe
Gematria value: 256 (Mem 40 + Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaninggiving light
- Pronunciationmeh-EE-rah
- Hebrewמאירה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Meira was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Meira
What does the name Meira mean?
Meira means one who spreads light, from maor, a source of light. It is the feminine form of the boy's name Meir.
How do you pronounce Meira?
Meira is pronounced meh-EE-rah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Meira in Hebrew?
Meira is written מאירה in Hebrew (with vowel points: מְאִירָה).
What is the gematria of Meira?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מאירה adds up to 256 (Mem 40 + Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + He 5).
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