Indian name meaning
Ira
♀ GirlI·ra · 2 syllables
A name of Goddess Saraswati; the earth
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Eera
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| I | r | a |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 |
1 + 2 + 1 = 4. So Ira carries the name number 4.
About the name Ira
Ira is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A name of Goddess Saraswati; the earth.”
Spoken aloud it is I·ra — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Eera; both spellings are the same name. Ira is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ira mean?
Ira means “A name of Goddess Saraswati; the earth.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Ira a boy or a girl name?
Ira is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Ira?
Ira is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Ira?
Ira has 2 syllables and is said as I·ra.
What are the other spellings of Ira?
Ira is also commonly spelled Eera. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Ira?
In the Chaldean system, Ira has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Ira a common name in India?
Ira does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Ira?
For a brother to Ira, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Ihit, Inder, Ishaan or Arka all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Ira?
Rudra, Myra, Kiara or Meera share Ira's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
See all names starting with I →Search another name →
Free tools on Toolsioplus
✓ Meaning verified against widely-accepted sources. Many Indian names carry more than one.