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Yanira
Pronounced yah-NEE-rah /jΙΛni.rΙ/Medium
Meaning: Latina form of Ianeira/Ianira β a Greek sea nymph (a Nereid), her name linked to 'lovely' or 'man-charming'; routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Yanira is a Latina form of Ianeira/Ianira β one of the Nereids, the fifty graceful sea nymphs of Greek mythology (daughters of Nereus); her name is variously linked to 'lovely' or 'man-charming' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, lyrical name across the Spanish-speaking world (said 'yah-NEE-rah').
In the U.S. it appears in Latina families. Rare, a-sea-nymph at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Yanira mean?
Yanira is the Latina Ianeira β a Greek sea nymph, her name linked to 'lovely'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Yanira?
It's said yah-NEE-rah /jΙΛni.rΙ/ β three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Yanira a boy or girl name?
Yanira is a girl's name.
How popular is Yanira?
Yanira is a rare name in the U.S.