نيرة

Nayira

girlArabic

Nayira is a Muslim girl name meaning “Luminous, bright”.

MeaningLuminous, bright
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingنيرة
PronunciationNAY-ee-rah
Arabic rootن و ر (n-w-r) — light
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Nayira

Nayira is a spelling of Nayyira, the feminine of Nayyir, 'shining' or 'bright'. It belongs to the family of names from the root of nūr (light), alongside Munira and Nura. The name is especially popular in Egypt, where it is also spelled Nayera.

Is Nayira a Muslim name?

Yes. Nayira is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'luminous'.

Where is the name Nayira used?

Popular in Egypt and used across the Arab world.

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Spellings and variants of Nayira

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nayira mean?

Nayira means 'Luminous, bright'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Nayira a Muslim name?

Yes. Nayira is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'luminous'.

How do you write Nayira in Arabic?

Nayira is written نيرة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Nayira?

Nayira is pronounced NAY-ee-rah.

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