The baby name Kefira is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced keh-FEE-rah (IPA: /kɛˈfiːrə/).
Kefira is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Kefira is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced keh-FEE-rah (IPA: /kɛˈfiːrə/).
Kefira is Hebrew in Origin.
Kefira is a Hebrew feminine name linked to the biblical Hebrew k’firah, often interpreted as “young lioness” or “lion cub.” The form also appears as the place-name Kephirah (כְּפִירָה) in the Book of Joshua, a Benjamite town associated with Gibeon. As a given name it has seen niche, modern use in Hebrew- and Jewish-speaking communities, drawing on leonine imagery and biblical resonance while remaining rare.
Meaning centers on strength, courage, and youthful vitality. Related or thematically similar names include Kfir (m.), Ari, Ariel, and Leona. Variants and spellings include Kefirah, Kephira, Kephirah, and occasionally Kfira. Note that in Modern Hebrew the identically spelled noun kefira means “heresy/denial,” a different sense arising from the same consonantal root, which can influence local reception and preferred spelling. Pronounced keh-FEE-rah, Kefira offers a distinctive, authentic choice with vivid, powerful symbolism.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| United States | Girls | 2018 | #921 | 5 | 9,057 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
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