Hira
Meaning
Diamond, a precious gem. One who is rare, brilliant, and of exceptional value and beauty.
Works in English: Hira is easy to pronounce in English, making it a popular choice for Indian diaspora families in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
About the name Hira
Hira is an Arabic and Urdu Muslim girl's name meaning diamond — from the Arabic "hira" (هرا), evoking something rare, precious, brilliant, and unbreakable. In the Islamic tradition, Ghar-e-Hira (the Cave of Hira) on the Jabal al-Nour mountain near Mecca is one of the most sacred places in Islam — it is where Prophet Muhammad ﷺ received the first Quranic revelation from the Angel Jibreel in 610 CE. Naming a daughter Hira thus carries both the meaning of precious beauty and a deep connection to the origins of the Quranic revelation. The name is widely used across South Asian Muslim communities in India and Pakistan. For Indian Muslim diaspora families in the US, UK and Canada, Hira (HEE-ra) is two syllables and immediately pronounceable.
Frequently asked questions
What does Hira mean?
Diamond, a precious gem. One who is rare, brilliant, and of exceptional value and beauty.
Is Hira an Indian name?
Yes, Hira is an Indian name of Urdu and Arabic origin, widely used across South Asia and by Indian diaspora communities in the US, UK, Canada and Australia.
How do you pronounce Hira?
Hira is pronounced HEE-ra.
Is Hira a Muslim name?
Yes, Hira is a Muslim name of Urdu and Arabic origin, widely used by Muslim families across South Asia and the Indian Muslim diaspora.
What is the origin of the name Hira?
Hira is a name of Urdu and Arabic origin. It is traditionally used as a girl's name.
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