Meira

Meaning light, to illuminate
Origin Hebrew
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Mei-ra

About Meira

Soft and luminous, Meira possesses a gentle beauty that resonates with understated elegance. The name's melodic quality comes from its balanced vowel-consonant structure, creating a sound that's pleasant to hear and easy to say. Meira has an international quality that works across cultures while remaining distinctive in most settings. This name suggests quiet strength and inner light—a girl named Meira might be thoughtful, compassionate, and deeply intuitive. The two-syllable structure keeps it simple while the "ei" combination adds visual and phonetic interest. Parents choosing Meira often value meaning and beauty over popularity rankings. It's a name that whispers rather than shouts, yet leaves a lasting impression through its grace and subtle sophistication.

Variations of Name Meira

Mira
Maira
Mayra
Meirah
Maria
Mary
Madison
Melanie

Nicknames for Meira

Mei
Mimi
Ira
Meri
Meira

Famous People Named Meira

Meira KumarIndian politician and former Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Meira TIsraeli singer and actress
Meira WarshauerAmerican composer
Meira WeissIsraeli painter and sculptor
Meira AsherIsraeli composer, performer, and multimedia artist