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Nashira

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Pronounced nuh-SHEER-ah /nəˈʃɪər.ə/Medium

Meaning: Nashira is the traditional Arabic-derived name of a star in the constellation Capricornus, from sa'd nashirah, understood as 'the lucky one; the bearer of good news.' The star name is documented; as a given name it is modern, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A star name: Nashira is a star in Capricornus, read as 'the bearer of good news' (said 'nuh-SHEER-ah').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningNashira is the traditional Arabic-derived name of a star in the constellation Capricornus, from sa'd nashirah, understood as 'the lucky one; the bearer of good news.' The star name is documented; as a given name it is modern, which we note.
U.S. rank (2023)#8817 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1983
Total births (all-time)≈ 295

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198319762023

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

Nashira comes from Arabic star lore — sa'd nashirah, a star of Capricornus, understood as 'the lucky one; the bearer of good news.' Medieval Arabic astronomers named the sky, and their names still stand on today's charts. Its use as a given name is modern and rare, which we note (said 'nuh-SHEER-ah').

It appears very rarely in U.S. data. Rare, celestial, and hopeful.

Did you know? Nashira is the name of a star in the constellation Capricornus, carried into modern star charts from Arabic astronomy and read as 'the bearer of good news' — a celestial name with a real record behind it (said 'nuh-SHEER-ah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Nashira — Arabic star name in Capricornus; 'bearer of good news'

Variations

NashirahNasiraNashyra

Nicknames

NashShira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nashira mean?

Nashira is the Arabic-derived name of a star in Capricornus, read as 'the lucky one; the bearer of good news.'

How do you pronounce Nashira?

It's said nuh-SHEER-ah /nəˈʃɪər.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nashira a boy or girl name?

Nashira is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Nashira?

Nashira is a very rare name in the U.S.

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