Nira: meaning of the Hebrew name

נִירָה

Pronounced NEE-rah

Meaning of Nira

Nira is the feminine form of nir, a plowed field ready for sowing. A simple, earthy name for a girl.

Nira in Hebrew

Nira is written נירה in Hebrew (with vowel points: נִירָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • נNun
  • יYod
  • רResh
  • הHe

Gematria value: 265 (Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + He 5)

About the name

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginModern Hebrew
  • Meaningplowed field
  • PronunciationNEE-rah
  • Hebrewנירה
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Nira 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 Nira

What does the name Nira mean?

Nira is the feminine form of nir, a plowed field ready for sowing. A simple, earthy name for a girl.

How do you pronounce Nira?

Nira is pronounced NEE-rah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Nira in Hebrew?

Nira is written נירה in Hebrew (with vowel points: נִירָה).

What is the gematria of Nira?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נירה adds up to 265 (Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + He 5).

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This name in Hebrew: נירה