Girl name
Dira name meaning
“steadfast, composed, and brave”
Dira is a feminine name meaning steadfast, composed, and brave, from Sanskrit dhīra. It serves as a simplified spelling of Dhira, with the letter h omitted. The source word expresses steadiness, composure, or courage, providing the meaning shared by these two forms of the name.
What does Dira mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Dira
Dhira comes from Sanskrit dhīra, expressing steadiness, composure, or courage. Dira can serve as a simplified spelling.
Name combinations with Dira
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Dira, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Dira Mastuti Kartikasari
Meaning of each word
- Dira: steadfast, composed, and brave
- Mastuti: to praise, to honor
- Kartikasari: the essence or beauty of a star
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Meaning of each word
- Dira: steadfast, composed, and brave
- Asha: hope or wish
- Batari: goddess or female divinity
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Dira Anindya
Meaning of each word
- Dira: steadfast, composed, and brave
- Anindya: flawless, blameless
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Meaning of each word
- Oktaria: associated with October
- Dira: steadfast, composed, and brave
- Pratiwi: earth, the land supporting life
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Dira Rosmala
Meaning of each word
- Dira: steadfast, composed, and brave
- Rosmala: garland of roses
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Meaning of each word
- Dira: steadfast, composed, and brave
- Kalis: unaffected, immune to harm
- Neneng: an affectionate address for a girl
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How to pronounce Dira
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dira/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦶꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮤᮛ |
Is Dira a girl’s name?
Yes, Dira is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Dira ranks #2,067 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Dira
Names with related meanings
- Andriani♀Possibly brave or strong
- Andriyani♀Brave, valiant
- Alexandra♀Defender of humankind
- Marisa♀Maria and renowned warrior
- Sudiro♂♀Very steadfast, courageous
- Marissa♀Maria and renowned warrior
- Andrea♂♀Brave, valiant
- Andriana♀Brave, valiant
- Fernanda♂♀Boldness in peace or travel
- Elda♀Warrior
- Louise♀Famous warrior
- Melda♀Wholehearted fighter
Famous people named Dira
- Dira Sugandi · b. 1979
- Dira Noveriani · b. 1997
- Dira Nafisa · b. 2001
- Dira Puspita Sari · b. 1989
FAQ about the name Dira
What is the meaning of Dira?
Dira means steadfast, composed, and brave. Dhira comes from Sanskrit dhīra, expressing steadiness, composure, or courage. Dira can serve as a simplified spelling.
Is Dira a girl’s name?
Yes, Dira is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Dira?
Dira is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Dira have?
Dira has 2 syllables (Di-ra) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Dira?
Dira ranks #2,067 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Dira?
Other spellings: Dhira.
What full names go well with Dira?
Some ideas: Dira Mastuti Kartikasari; Dira Asha Batari; Dira Anindya.
Famous people named Dira?
Notable people named Dira include Dira Sugandi, Dira Noveriani, Dira Nafisa.
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