Iraइरा
Irā · traditionally used for girls
“Earth; refreshment; speech”
Irā — 'any drinkable fluid; food, refreshment; the earth; speech'. MW: 'irā, drink, food; the earth; speech.' Vedic feminine; daughter of Dakṣa per Mbh.
Starting sound and where it falls
Ira begins with I — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with I open Krittika pada 2. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Irā (Dakṣa's daughter).
Cultural context
Evokes nourishment and the earth, a Vedic feminine linked to speech and sustenance.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Ira mean?
Ira (Irā) is attested as “Earth; refreshment; speech.” Irā — 'any drinkable fluid; food, refreshment; the earth; speech'. MW: 'irā, drink, food; the earth; speech.' Vedic feminine; daughter of Dakṣa per Mbh.
Which nakshatra sound does Ira fit?
Ira begins with the sound I, which opens Krittika pada 2. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Ira a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Ira is traditionally used for girls.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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