Beira

♀ Girl

Pronounced BAY-rah /ˈbeɪ.rɑː/Medium

Meaning: Beira is the name of the Celtic (Scottish) goddess of winter, the Cailleach who shapes the land. It is also a Portuguese word for 'edge; shore; brink' and the name of a Portuguese region and a Mozambican city. We note the mythic and place roots.Low

In 30 seconds: A wintry, worldly name: Beira is the Celtic winter goddess and a Portuguese region (said 'BAY-rah'). We note the myth and place.

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Origin LowCeltic, Portuguese

MeaningBeira is the name of the Celtic (Scottish) goddess of winter, the Cailleach who shapes the land. It is also a Portuguese word for 'edge; shore; brink' and the name of a Portuguese region and a Mozambican city. We note the mythic and place roots.

U.S. rank (2024)#12326 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 13

History & Origin

As a girl's name, Beira carries the Celtic winter-goddess and a Portuguese place/word ('edge; shore'). It reads strong, wintry, and worldly, its roots noted (said 'BAY-rah').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, mythic, and worldly.

Did you know? Beira is the Celtic goddess of winter, the mighty Cailleach who shapes mountains — and also a Portuguese region and word for 'shore; edge'. Mythic and worldly, which we note (said 'BAY-rah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Beira — Celtic winter goddess; Portuguese region/'shore'

Variations

BeyraBearaBeiran

Nicknames

BeaRaeBee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Beira mean?

Beira is the Celtic goddess of winter; it is also a Portuguese region and word for 'edge; shore'. We note the roots.

How do you pronounce Beira?

It's said BAY-rah /ˈbeɪ.rɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Beira a boy or girl name?

Beira is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Beira?

Beira is a rare name for girls in the U.S.