Arabic

Mahira

Pronounced MAH-hee-rahShare

Meaning: Skilled; adept

  • Girl
  • Uncommon
  • 3 syllables

The story

Mahira is the feminine form of Arabic Mahir, skilled. Its meaning expresses ability and accomplishment.

Nicknames

  • Mahi
  • Mira

Spellings & variants

  • Maheera
  • Mahirah

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Mahira comes from Arabic.

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