Sanskrit

Hira

Pronounced HEE-rahShare

Meaning: Diamond

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

A jewel name ultimately from Sanskrit. Hira is usually feminine in Pakistan and is used for more than one gender in India and Nepal.

Spellings & variants

  • Heera

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Hira comes from Sanskrit.

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