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The baby name Avira is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈvɪrə/ (uh-VEE-rah).

Avira is Hebrew, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Hebrew, Sanskrit
Pronunciation: /əˈvɪrə/ (uh-VEE-rah)

What is the meaning of the name Avira ?

The baby name Avira is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈvɪrə/ (uh-VEE-rah).

Avira is Hebrew, Sanskrit in Origin.

Avira blends several traditions. In Hebrew it aligns with Abira, the feminine form of abir, “mighty, valiant,” and also echoes avir/avirah, “air; atmosphere,” giving modern readings like “strength” and “spirit.” In South Asian usage it parallels Sanskrit/Hindi vīra, “hero; brave,” and sometimes rides the sound of Aviral, “unceasing,” though that is a distinct name. Across these strands, Avira is commonly taken to mean “strong,” “brave,” or “airy/spirit-like.”

As a given name, Avira is rare in historical records and has risen mainly in the late 20th and 21st centuries, seen in Israel, India, and global communities seeking a fresh, Ava-adjacent choice. Variants and related forms include Abira, Avirah, Aveera, and Aavira; Vira and Avi appear as nicknames. Its cross-linguistic resonance and succinct sound make it a contemporary, cosmopolitan pick with layered meanings.

Avira has the following similar or variant Names

Avira – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
Canada Girls 2024 #266 20 2,795
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
IN Girls 0 #651 4 13,121
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
NG Girls 0 #824 3 15,093
United States Girls 2024 #880 37 8,487
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,688 4 28,008

Avira is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
AE
BD
BH

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People also ask about Avira

Avira is predominantly a girl's name.
Avira is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /əˈvɪrə/ (uh-VEE-rah).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Avirah, Aveerah, Avera, Averi and Vira.
Across languages, Avira has these equivalents: Avir (Hebrew, 'air'/'noble'), Anila (Sanskrit, 'wind'), Vira (Sanskrit, 'hero'), Ava (similar sound).
Yes — Avira ranked #266 in Canada in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Avira ranks highest in Canada (#266 in 2024).
Avira's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #927 in 2014 to #880 in 2024 in United States.