Sahira
Sahira is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Wakeful, watchful at night”.
| Meaning | Wakeful, watchful at night |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ساهرة |
| Pronunciation | SAH-hi-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Sahira
Sahira, with a soft 'h', means someone who stays awake at night, alert and watchful, and it is often understood as keeping awake for worship. Its root is about staying up through the night. The Quran uses al-sahira for the bare, open ground on which people will stand at the Resurrection. Spelled with a hard 'h', a similar word means sorceress, so it is worth writing the name correctly in Arabic.
Is Sahira a Muslim name?
Muslim families use Sahira for its meaning of watchfulness, writing it ساهرة to avoid any mix-up, and the Quran says: 'And at once they will be upon the open surface' (Quran 79:14).
How popular is Sahira?
It appears in Arab countries and South Asia, though it is not a very common choice.
Gifts with the name Sahira
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Spellings and variants of Sahira
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sahira mean?
Sahira means 'Wakeful, watchful at night'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Sahira a Muslim name?
Muslim families use Sahira for its meaning of watchfulness, writing it ساهرة to avoid any mix-up, and the Quran says: 'And at once they will be upon the open surface' (Quran 79:14).
How do you pronounce Sahira?
Sahira is pronounced SAH-hi-rah.
Is Sahira a boy or girl name?
Sahira is usually a girl name.