Sahira

Sahira is a female first name that represents the feminine form of the Arabic name Sahir. Translated into English, this name means 'the Watchful', 'the Vigilant', or 'the Charming'.

What does the name Sahira mean?

The name Sahira, as the female variant of Sahir, has its roots in Arabic. It can be translated into English as 'the Watchful', 'the Vigilant', or 'the Charming'. The origin of the name lies either in the Arabic word sāhara (سَاهِرٌ), which means 'vigilant' or 'sleepless', or in the term sāḥir (ساحر), which stands for 'magical', 'enchanting', or 'charming'.

Where does the name Sahira come from?

The origin of the name Sahira is Arabic and means 'the Watchful'.

How do you pronounce Sahira?

The pronunciation of Sahira is soft and three syllables. In English, the name is usually pronounced as 'Sa-HEE-ra' [zaˈhiːʁa] or [saˈhiːʁa], with the emphasis on the middle syllable containing the long 'I' sound. The gentle 'h' opens the sound space before the open '-ra' harmoniously fades out. This makes Sahira sound melodic, warm, and feminine, harmonious and expressive.

Popularity

In Germany, Sahira is a common first name, currently ranking 3,210th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2017 at rank 2,122. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 40 times, placing it at 4,320th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,303rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Sasa

Famous people

• Sahira Sharif (Afghan politician)