Humaira

Humaira is an Arabic form of the girl's name Humayra (حميراء). Translated into German, the name means 'the little reddish one' or 'the fair-skinned one'.

What does the name Humaira mean?

The name Humaira, a variant of Humayra (حميراء), carries the meaning 'the little reddish one' or 'the fair-skinned one'. The roots of the name lie in the Arabic word ḥumra (حُمْرة), which means 'red', 'reddish', 'rosy', and 'rose-colored'. Other variants include Homaira, Homeira, and Hümeyra.

Where does the name Humaira come from?

Humaira is a female first name with Arabic roots, meaning 'the little reddish one'.

How do you pronounce Humaira?

The sound structure of Humaira is soft and flowing, consisting of three to four syllables. In German pronunciation, the name is usually rendered as 'Hu-mai-ra' [huˈmaɪʁa]. The beginning with a darker, rounded 'Hu' conveys depth and calmness. The diphthong '-mai-' adds a dynamic, lively note to the pronunciation. The open ending '-ra' provides a warm and harmonious conclusion. Thus, Humaira sounds melodic, gentle, and simultaneously expressive – soft in progression and striking in resonance.

Popularity

In Germany, Humaira is among the more common first names. Currently, it ranks 4,045th among the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2006 at rank 906. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 40 times, placing it at 3,920 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,368th.

Nicknames & pet names

Mayra

Famous people

• Humaira Channa (Pakistani singer)