Shirah at a glance
- Meaning
- Song, poetry
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Jewish
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- SHI-rah
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Shira, Shiria, Shire, Sheeria, Sheere, Shyria
Lucky details for Shirah
- Number
- 9
- Color
- Coral Red
- Stone
- Red Coral
- Flower
- Marigold
- Day
- Tuesday
- Planet
- Mars
- Zodiac
- Aries
- Metal
- Bronze
Shirah 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 Shirah for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Shirah reduce to 9, a number linked with Mars and with people who are courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it.
Numerology
Chaldean value 9 — Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate.
Personality
Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate
Positive Traits
Courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it
Negative Traits
Acts on impulse and needs an outlet for all that energy
Career Suggestions
Medicine, defence, sport, activism, surgery
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FAQs about the name Shirah
What does the name Shirah mean?
Shirah means “song, poetry” and comes from a Hebrew root.
Is Shirah a boy or girl name?
Shirah is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Shirah?
Shirah is pronounced SHI-rah (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Shirah?
The lucky number for Shirah is 9, ruled by Mars.
What are good nicknames for Shirah?
Popular short forms include Shii, Shir, Shiy, Shy.
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