girl · Hebrew

Shira

/SHI-ra/

Meaning: Song, poetry

Shira at a glance

Meaning: Song, poetry
Origin: Hebrew
Religion: Jewish
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: SHI-ra
Syllables: 2
Popularity: classic
Variants & Spellings: Sheera, Shiria, Shire, Sheeria, Sheere, Shyria

Lucky details for Shira

Number: 4
Color: Electric Blue
Stone: Blue Sapphire
Flower: Hydrangea
Day: Saturday
Planet: Uranus
Zodiac: Aquarius
Metal: Lead

Shira is a Hebrew name meaning “song, poetry”. Parents choose Shira for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with practical, inventive, quietly unconventional. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Shira reduce to 4, a number linked with Uranus and with people who are reliable, systematic, brilliant at building things that last.

Numerology

Chaldean value 4 — Practical, inventive, quietly unconventional.

Personality

Practical, inventive, quietly unconventional

Positive Traits

Reliable, systematic, brilliant at building things that last

Negative Traits

Resists sudden change and can be blunt when rushed

Career Suggestions

Engineering, technology, architecture, logistics, research

Nicknames

Shii Shir Shiy Shy

Middle Names

Saanvi Safiyi Sari

Sibling Names

Aaron Caalle Ezria Joshuya

Compatible Names

Abigail Aviviya Edeno Elisheviya Naaomee Saria

FAQs about the name Shira

What does the name Shira mean?

Shira means “song, poetry” and comes from a Hebrew root.

Is Shira a boy or girl name?

Shira is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Shira?

Shira is pronounced SHI-ra (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Shira?

The lucky number for Shira is 4, ruled by Uranus.

What are good nicknames for Shira?

Popular short forms include Shii, Shir, Shiy, Shy.