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Dahira
Pronounced dah-HEE-rah /dΙΛhi.rΙ/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic β linked to 'a helper, a supporter' (zahir), and 'radiant, shining' (zahira); the gloss variesLow
History & Origin
Dahira comes from Arabic, variously linked to zahir, 'a helper, a supporter', and zahira, 'radiant, shining' (the gloss varies, which we note). In West Africa (especially Senegal), a dahira is also a Sufi religious association. A soft, dignified name across the Muslim and West African world (said 'dah-HEE-rah').
In the U.S. it appears in West African and Muslim families. Rare, a-helper-or-radiant at the (glossed) root, and dignified.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Dahira mean?
Dahira is Arabic, linked to 'a helper, a supporter' and 'radiant, shining'; the gloss varies, which we note.
How do you pronounce Dahira?
It's said dah-HEE-rah /dΙΛhi.rΙ/ β three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Dahira a boy or girl name?
Dahira is a girl's name.
How popular is Dahira?
Dahira is a rare name in the U.S.