شهيرة

Syahira

girlArabic, Malay spelling

Syahira is a Muslim girl name meaning “Famous, renowned”.

MeaningFamous, renowned
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, Malay spelling
Arabic spellingشهيرة
Pronunciationsha-HEE-rah
Arabic rootش ه ر (sh-h-r) — to be well known
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Syahira

Syahira is the Malay spelling of the Arabic Shahīra, meaning famous or well known; the 'sy' is the Malay way of writing the 'sh' sound. It is a popular modern name in Malaysia, often paired with Nur, as in Nur Syahira.

Is Syahira a Muslim name?

Yes. Syahira is a Muslim name, the Malay form of the Arabic Shahira, meaning renowned.

Where is the name Syahira used?

Common among Malay Muslims in Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore.

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Spellings and variants of Syahira

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Syahira mean?

Syahira means 'Famous, renowned'. It comes from Arabic, Malay spelling.

Is Syahira a Muslim name?

Yes. Syahira is a Muslim name, the Malay form of the Arabic Shahira, meaning renowned.

How do you write Syahira in Arabic?

Syahira is written شهيرة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Syahira?

Syahira is pronounced sha-HEE-rah.

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