Anira

The name Anira is mainly found in Indonesian and Philippine regions. Translated from Arabic, this name means 'the answer to prayers' or 'God has heard my prayer.' From an Indian perspective, Anira is interpreted as 'the queen of angels.'

What does the name Anira mean?

Anira is a girl's name that is primarily found in Indonesia and the Philippines. From Arabic, it is translated as 'the answer to prayers' or 'God has heard my prayer,' while the Indian interpretation is 'the queen of angels.' The name has its roots in both Arabic and Sanskrit, the ancient Indian script language. Variants include Anirah, Aneera, and Aneerah.

Where does the name Anira come from?

Anira is a feminine given name that has Arabic and Sanskrit origins and carries the meaning 'the answer to prayers.' The linguistic influences are Arabic, Sanskrit, Indonesian, Malay, and Filipino.

How do you pronounce Anira?

The pronunciation of Anira presents itself as a three-syllable, flowing structure. The name is pronounced as 'A-ni-ra' [aˈniːʁa] and begins with an open 'A' that symbolizes expansiveness. The stressed middle syllable with a long 'i' gives the sound brightness and elegance. The open ending '-ra' rounds off the name harmoniously. Anira thus appears feminine, harmonious, and modern - soft in flow and clear in expression.

Popularity

In Germany, Anira is a fairly common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most popular female baby names. In the last ten years, Anira has been chosen as a first name approximately 20 times, placing it 6,729th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 8,112th. The recent rankings in baby name charts from various countries show the worldwide popularity and distribution of Anira.

Nicknames & pet names

Ani / Nira