Shaira

Meaning of Shaira

In the warm tapestry of Latin-infused heritage, Shaira (SHY-ruh, /ˈʃaɪrə/) ripples like a softly strummed melody; its roots entwine the Hebrew word for “song” with the Arabic for “poetess,” evoking images of dawn-lit verses drifting across sunbaked plazas. Though it remains a rare treasure in the United States—hovering in the mid-900 ranks with just a couple dozen little Shairas each year—its modest use only deepens its mystique, like a hidden jewel waiting to be unearthed. Each syllable falls with the grace of a dancer’s step, gentle yet assured, and carries a spark of creativity that feels both timeless and fresh. In Shaira, families discover a lyrical beginning—a name that sings of hope, imagination, and the promise of beautiful stories yet to be told.

Pronunciation

American English,Filipino

• Pronunced as SHY-ruh (/ˈʃaɪrə/)

• Shayra
• Shara
• Shera
• Shyra
• Sheira
• Shyrah