Shira

Shira is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "song" or "poetry," derived from the Hebrew word shir. It is widely used in Israel and among Jewish communities worldwide. The name is often chosen for its musical connotation and appears in contemporary literature and media.

Geography and toponymy

Shira Plateau and Shira Crater are geographic features in Tanzania, on the western side of Mount Kilimanjaro. The Shira Plateau formed roughly two million years ago as Kilimanjaro rose, and the Shira Crater is one of the oldest volcanic cones associated with Kilimanjaro. The area lies within Kilimanjaro National Park and is a popular trekking region, notable for moorland and alpine zones.

Notable people

Notable individuals named Shira include Shira Haas (born 1995), an Israeli actress known for her work in film and television including the Netflix series Unorthodox; and Shira Geffen (born 1968), an Israeli actress, film director and writer.

Other uses

In addition to personal naming, Shira appears in toponymic usage and can be found as a surname in some communities. The name is also used for fictional characters in various works, reflecting its cultural presence in Hebrew-speaking and Jewish contexts.