Spanish · Canarian

Naira

Pronounced NY-rahShare

Meaning: Form of Nayra; Canarian derivation uncertain

  • Girl
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

In Canarian use, Naira is a form of Nayra, revived from a possible Guanche name. Its historical meaning is uncertain; Aymara and Armenian uses of Naira have separate origins.

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Naira comes from Spanish and Canarian.

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