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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Song; poetry; singing
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- SHEER-ah
Shira is a Hebrew girl's name meaning song, poetry, or singing, pronounced SHEER-ah. It has a romantic, storybook feel with a worldly touch, and it's short and easy to say and spell.
Meaning & Origin of Shira
Meaning: Song; poetry; singing.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Shira
SHEER-ahIPA /ˈʃɪrə/
Popularity of Shira
Shira peaked in 1985, when it ranked #979 with 157 babies given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #2337 with 79 babies, so it's a name you'll rarely meet on a playground.
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FAQ
What does the name Shira mean?
Song; poetry; singing. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Shira?
Shira is pronounced SHEER-ah (IPA: /ˈʃɪrə/).
Is Shira a popular name right now?
Shira peaked at #979 in 1985 and is ranked #2337 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1941–2024.)
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