Hira

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Girl

Meaning

Darkness

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic حراء
Urdu حرا
Persian هیرا
Bengali হীরা
Pashto هیره

Alternate Spellings

Hira is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Arabic roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Darkness', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Hira has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Hira is best known as Ghar Hira, the cave outside Mecca where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ received the first verses of the Quran through the angel Jibril.