Shira
Shira is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “song, poetry.” Shira means 'song' or 'poetry' in Hebrew, one of the most lyrical name meanings possible.
how do you pronounce Shira?
SHEE-rah
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what does Shira mean?
The name Shira means “song, poetry.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
Shira means 'song' or 'poetry' in Hebrew, one of the most lyrical name meanings possible. In Jewish tradition, 'Shirat HaYam' (Song of the Sea) is the triumphant song Moses and the Israelites sang after crossing the Red Sea. The name is beloved in Israel and has a melodic, flowing quality that embodies its musical meaning.
where does the name Shira come from?
Wikipedia confirms Shira as a Hebrew feminine given name meaning 'poetry,' 'singing,' or 'music' — matching the meaning given elsewhere. The Song of the Sea (Shirat HaYam) connection offered elsewhere isn't addressed by this source, so it isn't repeated here.
the history of Shira
Per Wikipedia, Shira was the second most popular name given to girls born in Israel in 2012.
who are famous people named Shira?
- Shira Haas (Israeli actress, Unorthodox)
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what names go well with Shira?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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