Maira
Maira is a Muslim girl name of Modern name (Pakistan) origin, meaning “Often explained as moon-like or beloved”.
| Meaning | Often explained as moon-like or beloved |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Modern name (Pakistan) |
| Written as | مائرہ |
| Pronunciation | MY-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Maira
Maira is a modern girls' name whose popularity in Pakistan took off in the 1990s, helped along by actresses and public figures who carry it. Where it comes from is still debated. Some families connect it with the Persian māh, moon, and others with an Arabic form, so meanings such as moon-like or beloved are often given. No firm classical Arabic root has been established for it.
Is Maira a Muslim name?
Pakistani Muslim families at home and abroad give this name widely, although it is a recent coinage and not drawn from classical Islamic sources.
How popular is Maira?
Very common among Pakistani Muslim families, and also heard in India and the South Asian diaspora.
Gifts with the name Maira
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Spellings and variants of Maira
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maira mean?
Maira means 'Often explained as moon-like or beloved'. It is of Modern name (Pakistan) origin.
Is Maira a Muslim name?
Pakistani Muslim families at home and abroad give this name widely, although it is a recent coinage and not drawn from classical Islamic sources.
How do you pronounce Maira?
Maira is pronounced MY-rah.
Is Maira a boy or girl name?
Maira is usually a girl name.