Sahira
Sahira is a Muslim girl name meaning “Wakeful, vigilant at night”.
| Meaning | Wakeful, vigilant at night |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ساهرة |
| Pronunciation | SAH-hi-rah |
| Arabic root | س ه ر (s-h-r) — to stay awake at night |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sahira
Sahira (sāhira, with a soft h) means one who stays awake at night, watchful and vigilant, often understood as staying up in worship. The same word al-sāhira is used in the Quran for the open surface of the earth on the Day of Resurrection. It should not be confused with sāḥira (with a hard ḥ), which means sorceress, so the Arabic spelling matters.
Is Sahira a Muslim name?
Yes. Sahira is an Arabic name meaning wakeful or vigilant, used by Muslim families. Write it ساهرة so it is not confused with the word for sorceress.
Is Sahira in the Quran?
The word al-sāhira describes the earth's surface at the Resurrection: 'And at once they will be upon the open surface' (Quran 79:14).
Where is the name Sahira used?
Used in the Arab world and South Asia, though not very common.
Gifts with the name Sahira
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Spellings and variants of Sahira
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sahira mean?
Sahira means 'Wakeful, vigilant at night'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Sahira a Muslim name?
Yes. Sahira is an Arabic name meaning wakeful or vigilant, used by Muslim families. Write it ساهرة so it is not confused with the word for sorceress.
How do you write Sahira in Arabic?
Sahira is written ساهرة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sahira?
Sahira is pronounced SAH-hi-rah.
Is Sahira mentioned in the Quran?
The word al-sāhira describes the earth's surface at the Resurrection: 'And at once they will be upon the open surface' (Quran 79:14).