Sheer at a glance
- Meaning
- Song, poetry
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Jewish
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- SHEER
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Shira, Shirah, Shir, Sheerah, Sheere, Shyria
Lucky details for Sheer
- Number
- 3
- Color
- Royal Purple
- Stone
- Yellow Sapphire
- Flower
- Lily
- Day
- Thursday
- Planet
- Jupiter
- Zodiac
- Sagittarius
- Metal
- Tin
Sheer is a Hebrew name meaning “song, poetry”. It is a spelling variant of Shira and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Sheer for its 1-syllable rhythm and its association with expressive, curious, endlessly sociable. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Sheer reduce to 3, a number linked with Jupiter and with people who are optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music.
Numerology
Chaldean value 3 — Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable.
Personality
Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable
Positive Traits
Optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music
Negative Traits
Can scatter energy across too many interests at once
Career Suggestions
Writing, media, teaching, law, travel and tourism
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FAQs about the name Sheer
What does the name Sheer mean?
Sheer means “song, poetry” and comes from a Hebrew root.
Is Sheer a boy or girl name?
Sheer is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Sheer?
Sheer is pronounced SHEER (1 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Sheer?
The lucky number for Sheer is 3, ruled by Jupiter.
What are good nicknames for Sheer?
Popular short forms include Shee, Shei, Shey, Shy.
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