Shamira

Meaning of Shamira

Shamira is a lovely name for a baby girl. It has its roots in Hebrew and carries a beautiful meaning, "protected" or "guarded." In Hebrew, it is pronounced as shah-MEE-rah (/ʃaˈmiːra/). The name Shamira also has variations, such as Shamir. In American English, it is pronounced as shuh-MEER-uh (/ʃəˈmɪərə/). This name has been given to baby girls in the United States since at least the 1970s, with varying levels of popularity over the years. While it may not be among the most popular names currently, Shamira still holds a special place for those who appreciate its unique sound and meaningful origins.

Pronunciation

Hebrew

• Pronunced as shah-MEE-rah (/ʃaˈmiːra/)

American English

• Pronunced as shuh-MEER-uh (/ʃəˈmɪərə/)

• Samira
• Samara
• Shania
• Shakira
• Shalimar
• Sharmila