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ShairaIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Shining, Bright

Pronunciation: /ʃeɪˈrə/, /ʃiːˈrɑː/, /ʃeɪˈrɑː/

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Name
Shaira
Meaning
Shining, Bright
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
/ʃeɪˈrə/, /ʃiːˈrɑː/, /ʃeɪˈrɑː/
Lucky Number
5
5
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Shaira mean?

Shaira is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Shining". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: /ʃeɪˈrə/, /ʃiːˈrɑː/, /ʃeɪˈrɑː/. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

شعیرہ

نئے والا

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

شعيرة

newborn

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

/ʃeɪˈrə/, /ʃiːˈrɑː/, /ʃeɪˈrɑː/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Shaira is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Shining. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

5

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

GoldYellow

Lucky Stone

Amber

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: A harmonious and balanced life

Personality

Personality Traits

JoyfulRadiantBrightShiningIntelligentMysterious

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A spiritual being who radiates and shines bright

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Shaira holds a significant impact in Islamic culture due to its meaning representing a radiant, shining, and bright individual. This name is associated with not only beauty but also intelligence and charisma. In some communities, this name is given to girls born during the daytime, symbolizing their bright and luminous spirits.
The spiritual significance of the name Shaira lies in its connection to the Quranic concept of being a "Shaheed," or a martyr. The root word "Sha-Ra" is closely related to the word "Shahid," meaning "witness" or "martyr" in Arabic. In Islamic tradition, a person who dies in the way of Allah is considered to be a "Shaheed," and is given the title "Marhoom Shaira," which can be translated as "Bright Shaira" or "Radiant Shaira." This spiritual significance highlights the idea that one can achieve eternal brightness and luminosity by living a life in devotion and service to Allah.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Shehara bint Jabir ibn Mut'im was a prominent woman in early Islamic history. She was the mother of the first caliph, Abu Bakr.

7th century

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Shaira

newborn

🇵🇰Urdu

شعیرہ

نئے والا

🇸🇦Arabic

شعيرة

newborn

🇮🇳Hindi

शैरा

नया

🇦🇫Pashto

شيره

نو

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