Nira: meaning of the Hebrew name
נִירָה
Pronounced NEE-rah
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
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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