ماهرة

Mahirah

girlArabic

Mahirah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Skilled, expert, talented”.

MeaningSkilled, expert, talented
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingماهرة
PronunciationMAA-hi-rah
Arabic rootم ه ر (m-h-r) — to be skilled, proficient
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Mahirah

Mahirah is Mahira written with a final h for the Arabic feminine ending, a style typical of Malaysia, Singapore and English-speaking Muslims. It means skilled or capable and is the feminine of Mahir. In Malaysia it is often combined with Nur, as Nur Mahirah.

Is Mahirah a Muslim name?

Yes. Mahirah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning skilled and talented.

Where is the name Mahirah used?

Common in Malaysia and Singapore, and used by South Asian families.

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Spellings and variants of Mahirah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mahirah mean?

Mahirah means 'Skilled, expert, talented'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Mahirah a Muslim name?

Yes. Mahirah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning skilled and talented.

How do you write Mahirah in Arabic?

Mahirah is written ماهرة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mahirah?

Mahirah is pronounced MAA-hi-rah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.