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The baby name Abira is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced uh-BEE-rah (IPA: /əˈbiːrə/).

Abira is Arabic, Hebrew, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Arabic, Hebrew, Sanskrit
Pronunciation: uh-BEE-rah (IPA: /əˈbiːrə/)

What is the meaning of the name Abira ?

The baby name Abira is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced uh-BEE-rah (IPA: /əˈbiːrə/).

Abira is Arabic, Hebrew, Sanskrit in Origin.

Abira is a feminine name with Hebrew roots, taken from abir, “mighty, strong,” effectively the feminine counterpart of Abir. Abir appears in the Hebrew Bible as an epithet for God (“Mighty One of Jacob”), lending the name tones of courage and protection. As a contemporary given name it has circulated in Hebrew‑speaking communities since the 20th century, valued for its succinct sound and empowering meaning.

In South Asian contexts, Abira also intersects with Sanskrit Abhira, the name of an ancient pastoral people cited in classical literature, and with abir, the colored powder of Holi - associations that suggest rustic heritage and joyful color. Variants and cognates include Abir (unisex), Abirah (Hebrew spelling), Abhira (Sanskrit), and Abeer/Abeera (Arabic‑Urdu forms meaning “fragrance,” often treated as related though etymologically distinct). Nicknames include Abi and Bira. Core meanings: “mighty; strong,” with regional color/pastoral nuances.

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Abira – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
AF 0 #76 1 1,883
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
BD 0 #215 13 5,992
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
Canada Girls 2024 #279 7 2,795
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
BD Girls 0 #358 29 8,413
France Girls 2021 #401 5 3,185
OM Girls 0 #420 5 15,987
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #593 5 20,968
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
IL Girls 0 #643 3 11,648
IN Girls 0 #647 8 13,121
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
TN 0 #806 24 13,765
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
United States Girls 2024 #911 6 8,487
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
SA Girls 0 #1,007 8 25,931
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
MY Girls 0 #1,069 4 24,821
MA 0 #1,114 15 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
DZ 0 #1,226 9 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,685 7 28,008

Abira is popular in 32 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Canada
AE
AF

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People also ask about Abira

Abira is predominantly a girl's name.
Abira is a 3 syllable name, pronounced uh-BEE-rah (IPA: /əˈbiːrə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Abir, Abeer and Abirah.
Across languages, Abira has these equivalents: Abir (masculine, 'strong' in Hebrew), Veera/Veera (Sanskrit/Hindi: 'brave'/'heroic'), Abeer (Arabic: 'fragrance').
Yes — Abira ranked #279 in Canada in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Abira ranks highest in Canada (#279 in 2024).
Abira's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #416 in 2011 to #401 in 2021 in France.