Deira
Meaning of Deira
In its earliest attestations Deira functions as the appellative of a seventh-century Northumbrian kingdom, etymologically anchored in the Old English Dēora, commonly interpreted as “land of deer” or “fertile region,” thereby situating the name within a historical paradigm of pastoral resilience. In contemporary Anglo-American usage it appears as a female given name with the phonetic designation DEER-uh (/dɪərə/), embodying both a nod to antiquity and an aesthetic of understated distinctiveness. A systematic review of United States birth records from 1992 through 2006 reveals a stable yet minimal presence—averaging approximately six annual occurrences and ranking between 840 and 960—indicative of selective adoption by parents inclined toward names of deliberate rarity and substantive provenance. This synthesis of deep historical resonance and consistent scarcity positions Deira as a technically compelling option for those seeking measured uniqueness underpinned by etymological depth.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as DEER-uh (/dɪərə/)
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