Indian name meaning
Mahira
♀ GirlMa·hi·ra · 3 syllables
Skilful; an expert
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.
| M | a | h | i | r | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
4 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 14, then 1 + 4 = 5. So Mahira carries the name number 5.
About the name Mahira
Mahira is a girl's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Skilful; an expert.”
Spoken aloud it is Ma·hi·ra — 3 syllables. Mahira 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 Mahira mean?
Mahira means “Skilful; an expert.” It is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Is Mahira a boy or a girl name?
Mahira is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Mahira?
Mahira is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Mahira?
Mahira has 3 syllables and is said as Ma·hi·ra.
What is the numerology number of the name Mahira?
In the Chaldean system, Mahira has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Mahira a common name in India?
Mahira 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 Mahira?
For a brother to Mahira, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Maaz, Mahfooz, Majid or Imran all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Mahira?
Samaira, Aadhira, Indira or Saira share Mahira's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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