Indian name meaning
Shaira
♀ GirlShai·ra · 2 syllables
A poetess
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Shayra
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| S | h | a | i | r | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 13, then 1 + 3 = 4. So Shaira carries the name number 4.
About the name Shaira
Shaira 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 “A poetess.”
Spoken aloud it is Shai·ra — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Shayra; both spellings are the same name. Shaira turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shaira mean?
Shaira means “A poetess.” It is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Is Shaira a boy or a girl name?
Shaira is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shaira?
Shaira is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Shaira?
Shaira has 2 syllables and is said as Shai·ra.
What are the other spellings of Shaira?
Shaira is also commonly spelled Shayra. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Shaira?
In the Chaldean system, Shaira has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Shaira a common name in India?
Shaira appears 3 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Shaira?
For a brother to Shaira, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Saad, Sabir, Saddam or Islam all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shaira?
Samaira, Aadhira, Indira or Mahira share Shaira's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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