Nakirah

Nakirah Meaning & Origin

About Nakirah
The name Nakirah is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Arabic word "nakir" which means "unknown" or "stranger." In Islamic tradition, Nakirah is also associated with the two angels, Nakir and Munkar, who question the deceased in their graves about their faith and deeds. Therefore, the name Nakirah can be interpreted as "the unknown one" or "the stranger," reflecting a sense of mystery or unfamiliarity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Nakirah are female.

Nakirah Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NKR
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
N02060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AH0 K IY1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/nakirah*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nakirah in Braille

Here's how to represent Nakirah in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Nakirah in braille

How to Spell the Name Nakirah in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Nakirah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Nakirah in sign language

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