Yaira

Yaira Meaning & Origin

About Yaira
The name "Yaira" is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Hebrew word "yair," which means "to enlighten" or "to give light." As a name, Yaira can be interpreted as "one who brings light" or "one who illuminates." It carries connotations of brightness, intelligence, and spiritual enlightenment. Yaira is often given to girls and is considered a beautiful and meaningful name in Hebrew-speaking cultures.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yaira are female.

Yaira Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AR
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y EH1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/yaira*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yaira in Braille

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

The name Yaira in braille

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

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

The name Yaira in sign language

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