Zemira
Zemira is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Song, melody”.
| Meaning | Song, melody |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | זְמִירָה |
| Pronunciation | zeh-MEE-rah |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | Israel |
Meaning and origin of Zemira
Zemira comes from the Hebrew root z-m-r, which gives words for singing and music, including zemer 'song' and zemirot, the table songs sung on the Sabbath. In Israel it is used as a girl's name, often spelled Zmira in English. The Bible also has a male figure called Zemirah, a descendant of Benjamin listed in the Books of Chronicles, but the modern feminine name draws more on the musical meaning than on that brief genealogy entry.
Is Zemira a Jewish name?
Zemira is a Hebrew name used by Jewish families, with a meaning tied to song and praise. The similar spelling Zemirah appears in the Bible only as a man's name in a genealogy.
How popular is Zemira?
Known in Israel, mostly among older generations; rare elsewhere.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zemira mean?
Zemira means 'Song, melody'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Zemira a Jewish name?
Zemira is a Hebrew name used by Jewish families, with a meaning tied to song and praise. The similar spelling Zemirah appears in the Bible only as a man's name in a genealogy.
How do you pronounce Zemira?
Zemira is pronounced zeh-MEE-rah.
Is Zemira a boy or girl name?
Zemira is usually a girl name.