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Dheera

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Pronounced DHEER-uh /ˈdiː.rə/Medium

Meaning: Dheera comes from Sanskrit dhira, meaning 'brave', 'steady' or 'patient' — a quality of calm courage rather than mere boldness. It is used across India in both masculine and feminine forms.Medium

In 30 seconds: A calm-courage name: Dheera is Sanskrit for 'brave, steady, patient' (said 'DHEER-uh').
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Indian
MeaningDheera comes from Sanskrit dhira, meaning 'brave', 'steady' or 'patient' — a quality of calm courage rather than mere boldness. It is used across India in both masculine and feminine forms.
U.S. rank (2024)#13889 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 23

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220212024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dheera comes from Sanskrit dhira, 'brave, steady, patient'. In classical Sanskrit the word describes composure under pressure, a courage that is calm rather than loud, and it appears widely in Indian literature. The name is used in India and across the diaspora, with masculine and feminine forms alike (said 'DHEER-uh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records, chiefly in Indian families. Rare, steady, and Sanskrit-rooted.

Did you know? Sanskrit dhira does not mean loud bravery — it means the steady kind: patient, composed, unshaken. Dheera carries exactly that.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Dheera — Sanskrit dhira, 'brave, steady, patient'

Variations

DhiraDhiraaDeera

Nicknames

DheeIra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dheera mean?

Dheera comes from Sanskrit dhira, meaning 'brave', 'steady' or 'patient' — a calm kind of courage.

How do you pronounce Dheera?

It's said DHEER-uh /ˈdiː.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dheera a boy or girl name?

Dheera is used as a girl's name; related masculine forms exist in India.

How popular is Dheera?

Dheera is a rare name for girls in the U.S., better known in India.

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