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Pamira as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Pamira

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The baby name Pamira is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced pah-MEE-rah (pɑːˈmiːrə),puh-MIH-rah (pəˈmɪrə).

Pamira is Persian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Persian
Pronunciation: pah-MEE-rah (pɑːˈmiːrə),puh-MIH-rah (pəˈmɪrə)

What is the meaning of the name Pamira ?

The baby name Pamira is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced pah-MEE-rah (pɑːˈmiːrə),puh-MIH-rah (pəˈmɪrə).

Pamira is Persian in Origin.

Pamira is a rare feminine given name most often encountered in Turkish and broader Central Eurasian contexts. It likely functions as a toponymic formation on Pamir - the Central Asian mountain plateau spanning Tajikistan, Afghanistan, China, and Kyrgyzstan - plus the feminine -a ending found in many languages. The toponym’s etymology is debated, but is frequently linked to Iranian/Tajik elements denoting a high plateau; culturally, Pamir is famed as the “Roof of the World,” so Pamira conveys altitude, vastness, and rugged beauty.

As a personal name, Pamira has seen modest, modern-era use from the late 20th century, especially in Turkey and diaspora communities in Europe. Variant spellings such as Pamirah occur in English-language settings; related use of Pamir appears as a unisex or masculine form. Informal short forms include Pami and Mira. Overall, Pamira suits parents seeking a geographically rooted, nature-evocative choice with cross-cultural resonance.

Pamira is far from common. In all, it turns up just 21 times, across 8 countries.

Pamira has the following similar or variant Names

Pamira – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
TR 0 #1,201 11 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,266 2 17,781

Pamira is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:

BO
GH
GT
MX
MY

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People also ask about Pamira

Pamira is predominantly a girl's name.
Pamira is a 3 syllable name, pronounced pah-MEE-rah (pɑːˈmiːrə),puh-MIH-rah (pəˈmɪrə).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Pamirah, Pameera and Pamira.
Across languages, Pamira has these equivalents: Pamir (place/name root), Samira (similar sound, Arabic), Pamela (similar form, English).
Pamira is a name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Iran. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Iran and its diaspora communities.
Yes, quite. Pamira doesn't make it into any of the official birth-name charts we follow, so it is fair to call it rare.