Saira: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Traveler, one who journeys
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
SY-ruh

Saira is an Arabic girl's name meaning “traveler, one who journeys”. It appears in our list of 225+ Hindu Baby Girl Names — Melodious, Sacred, and Full of Meaning.

Meaning & Origin of Saira

Meaning: Traveler, one who journeys.

Origin: Arabic.

A common claim: Very commonly glossed as meaning 'princess' (alongside 'traveler'). Actually: 'Princess' isn't supported by the Arabic root -- it likely comes from confusion with the phonetically similar Hebrew name Sarah, which does mean 'princess/noblewoman.'

How to Pronounce Saira

SY-ruhIPA /ˈsaɪrə/

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