Hira
Hira is a Muslim girl name of Arabic (place name) origin, meaning “Cave of Hira, place of first revelation”.
| Meaning | Cave of Hira, place of first revelation |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic (place name) |
| Written as | حراء |
| Pronunciation | HEE-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Hira
Hira is a cave on Jabal al-Nūr, a mountain close to Makkah, to which the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would retreat for worship. In that cave the angel Jibrīl came to him with the opening verses of the Quran. The precise Arabic origin of the word is unclear, and parents choose the name for this sacred connection. Urdu speakers also hear in it the word hīrā, a diamond, and this helps explain its popularity in Pakistan.
Is Hira a Muslim name?
Hira is widely loved as a Muslim name because the revelation of the Quran began in the Cave of Hira.
How popular is Hira?
It is very popular in Pakistan, India and Turkey.
Gifts with the name Hira
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Hira
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hira mean?
Hira means 'Cave of Hira, place of first revelation'. It is of Arabic (place name) origin.
Is Hira a Muslim name?
Hira is widely loved as a Muslim name because the revelation of the Quran began in the Cave of Hira.
How do you pronounce Hira?
Hira is pronounced HEE-rah.
Is Hira a boy or girl name?
Hira is usually a girl name.