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Nira name meaning

“sweet sap from palm plants”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/nira/
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Malay
Syllables
2
Popularity
#1,162

Nira is a feminine name meaning sweet sap from palm plants when drawn from Indonesian vocabulary. In this derivation, it follows Malay nira, ultimately from Sanskrit nīra, meaning water or liquid. Other origins are possible for the name, so this meaning belongs to that vocabulary connection.

What does Nira mean?

Sweet sap from palm plants

In Indonesian: cairan manis dari tumbuhan palma

Origin and cultural usage of Nira

If taken from Indonesian vocabulary, Nira follows Malay nira, ultimately from Sanskrit nīra, meaning water or liquid. Other origins are possible for the personal name.

Linguistic originMalay, Sanskrit
Starts withN · Ni

Name combinations with Nira

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nira, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Nira Asha Meilinda

    Meaning of each word

    • Nira: sweet sap from palm plants
    • Asha: hope or wish
    • Meilinda: May; beautiful
  • Nira Rahaju Desi

    Meaning of each word

    • Nira: sweet sap from palm plants
    • Rahaju: safe and well
    • Desi: associated with the month of December
  • Nira Saptarini

    Meaning of each word

    • Nira: sweet sap from palm plants
    • Saptarini: associated with the number seven
  • Weni Nira Agustiani

    Meaning of each word

    • Weni: braided hair
    • Nira: sweet sap from palm plants
    • Agustiani: associated with the month of August
  • Nira Kumalasari

    Meaning of each word

    • Nira: sweet sap from palm plants
    • Kumalasari: essence of a precious gem
  • Nira Wiji Sita

    Meaning of each word

    • Nira: sweet sap from palm plants
    • Wiji: seed, plant kernel
    • Sita: furrow made by a plough

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How to pronounce Nira

Syllables2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names
IPA/nira/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦤꦶꦫ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮔᮤᮛ

Is Nira a girl’s name?

Yes, Nira is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 14% of bearers are male. See all girl names.

♂ Boys 14%Girls 86% ♀

Nira ranks #1,162 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Nira

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Nira

  • Nira Stania · b. 1974
  • Nira Amni · b. 1997
  • Nira Brassisca Chinensis · b. 1982
  • Nira Mirawana · b. 1983
  • Nira Rosantika
  • Nira Yuliana Rachman

FAQ about the name Nira

What is the meaning of Nira?

Nira means sweet sap from palm plants. If taken from Indonesian vocabulary, Nira follows Malay nira, ultimately from Sanskrit nīra, meaning water or liquid. Other origins are possible for the personal name.

Is Nira a girl’s name?

Yes, Nira is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 14% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Nira?

Nira is of Malay and Sanskrit origin.

How many syllables does Nira have?

Nira has 2 syllables (Ni-ra) and 4 letters.

How popular is the name Nira?

Nira ranks #1,162 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Nira?

Some ideas: Nira Asha Meilinda; Nira Rahaju Desi; Nira Saptarini.

Famous people named Nira?

Notable people named Nira include Nira Stania, Nira Amni, Nira Brassisca Chinensis.

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