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HeeraHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Star, Radiant

Pronunciation: HEE-rah

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Name
Heera
Meaning
Star, Radiant
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
HEE-rah
Lucky Number
6
6
Lucky Number
(Tuesday)
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Heera mean?

Heera is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Star". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: HEE-rah. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

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Heera

हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Star, Radiant

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

HEE-rah

IPA

/hiːrə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Heera is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Star. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

6

Lucky Day

(Tuesday)

Lucky Colors

RedGold

Lucky Stone

(Ruby)

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Those with the life path number 3 are natural communicators and expressive individuals. They are artistic, creative, and imaginative.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveRadiantV = VirtuousT = Thoughtful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Represents the inner radiance and beauty of an individual.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name "Heera" holds significant cultural significance for various communities in India and Nepal, where it is considered auspicious and is often given to a girl child as a name. In Hindu astrology, 'Heera' represents the star cluster of Orion's Belt. The name is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology and is believed to bring blessings of prosperity, success, and good fortune to the child.
spiritually, the name "Heera" represents the inner radiance and luminosity that is inherent in every individual. The name is an reminder of one's innate connection to the cosmos and the divine. The name is also believed to invoke the blessings of the stars and to help the bearer live a life filled with grace, beauty, and divine guidance.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Heera was a famous warrior in Mahabharata The name Heera carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Mahabharata period

Translations

Name Translations

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🕉️Sanskrit

Heera

हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Star, Radiant

🇮🇳Hindi

हीरा

Star

🇮🇳Tamil

Heera

இந்து பெயர் என்று பொருள் Star, Radiant

🇮🇳Telugu

Heera

హిందూ పేరు అంటే Star, Radiant

🇮🇳Marathi

Heera

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Star, Radiant

🇧🇩Bengali

Heera

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Star, Radiant

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