Meira

Meira is a feminine given name that is also found, less commonly, as a surname. The name appears in multiple cultures, and its meaning and origin vary by language and tradition. In Hebrew contexts, Meira is often treated as a feminine form connected to Meir, with associations to light and illumination. In other linguistic traditions, Meira may be a transliteration variant of names such as Mira or Meera, yielding different meanings depending on the culture.

The pronunciation is commonly MEER-ə, with regional variation such as MEER-ah in some languages.

Usage and distribution: As a given name, Meira has been adopted in modern Hebrew-speaking communities and among Jewish communities worldwide, as well as in families influenced by Indian or Slavic naming practices where variant spellings may occur. It is also found as a surname in some cases, typically deriving from a given-name origin or through patronymic naming practices, though it remains relatively uncommon as a surname.

Notable people: The name is borne by individuals across fields such as arts, academia, and public life in various countries, reflecting its cross-cultural adoption. Because Meira spans languages, the precise cultural associations of the name can differ among communities.

Variants and related names: Meir (masculine), Mira, Meera, Myra, Maira. See also related given names and transliterations in different languages.