نيرة

Nayyirah

girlArabic

Nayyirah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Luminous, brilliant”.

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

Meaning and origin of Nayyirah

Nayyirah is a spelling of Nayyira in which the final h stands for the Arabic feminine ending. It means bright and luminous, from the root of nūr (light). This spelling is common among English-speaking Muslim families, particularly in South Africa, the UK and North America.

Is Nayyirah a Muslim name?

Yes. Nayyirah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning luminous; it is the same name as Nayyira.

Where is the name Nayyirah used?

Used mainly by diaspora families writing the name in English.

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Spellings and variants of Nayyirah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nayyirah mean?

Nayyirah means 'Luminous, brilliant'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Nayyirah a Muslim name?

Yes. Nayyirah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning luminous; it is the same name as Nayyira.

How do you write Nayyirah in Arabic?

Nayyirah is written نيرة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Nayyirah?

Nayyirah is pronounced nai-YEE-rah.

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