نيرة

Nayyira

girlArabic

Nayyira is a Muslim girl name meaning “Luminous, shining, radiant”.

MeaningLuminous, shining, radiant
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingنيرة
Pronunciationnai-YEE-rah
Arabic rootن و ر (n-w-r) — light
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Nayyira

Nayyira (Nayyira) is the feminine of nayyir, something bright and shining, from the root n-w-r that gives nūr (light). In Arabic al-nayyirān, 'the two luminaries', is a name for the sun and the moon. The name is used in Egypt, the Levant and South Asia, with many spellings.

Is Nayyira a Muslim name?

Yes. Nayyira is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning luminous, from the same root as nūr (light).

Where is the name Nayyira used?

Used in Egypt, the Levant and South Asia.

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Spellings and variants of Nayyira

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nayyira mean?

Nayyira means 'Luminous, shining, radiant'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Nayyira a Muslim name?

Yes. Nayyira is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning luminous, from the same root as nūr (light).

How do you write Nayyira in Arabic?

Nayyira is written نيرة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Nayyira?

Nayyira is pronounced nai-YEE-rah.

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