Shahira
Shahira is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Famous, well-known”.
| Meaning | Famous, well-known |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | شهيرة |
| Pronunciation | sha-HEE-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Shahira
Shahira, the female form of the Arabic adjective shahīr, describes a woman who is famous or renowned, from a root meaning to become known. Egyptian and Levantine families have given it to daughters for generations, and South Asian families use it too. Shahira is the usual English spelling, though some families write Shaheera to show the long ee sound. In North Africa it may appear as Chahira.
Is Shahira a Muslim name?
Shahira is an Arabic girl's name meaning renowned, used by Muslim families in several regions.
How popular is Shahira?
It is found mainly in Egypt, the Levant and Pakistan.
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Spellings and variants of Shahira
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shahira mean?
Shahira means 'Famous, well-known'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Shahira a Muslim name?
Shahira is an Arabic girl's name meaning renowned, used by Muslim families in several regions.
How do you pronounce Shahira?
Shahira is pronounced sha-HEE-rah.
Is Shahira a boy or girl name?
Shahira is usually a girl name.