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Ashira
How to Pronounce Ashira
Pronounced ah-SHEER-ah /ΙΛΚir.Ι/Medium
Meaning: From Hebrew β variously 'I will sing' (from shir, 'to sing') and 'wealthy, prosperous' (from osher, 'wealth/happiness'); routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Ashira comes from Hebrew β variously 'I will sing' (from shir, 'to sing', as in 'I will sing to the Lord') and 'wealthy, prosperous, happy' (from osher, 'wealth, happiness'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, soft, modern Hebrew name (said 'ah-SHEER-ah'; nickname Ashi).
In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, I-will-sing-or-wealthy at the root, and lyrical.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Ashira mean?
Ashira is Hebrew for 'I will sing' and 'wealthy, prosperous'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Ashira?
It's said ah-SHEER-ah /ΙΛΚir.Ι/ β three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Ashira a boy or girl name?
Ashira is a girl's name.
How popular is Ashira?
Ashira is a rare name in the U.S.