Mahiraमाहिरा
Mahīrā · traditionally used for girls
“Skilled; expert (Arabic)”
Arabic/Persian word māhira (skilled). Popular in Muslim and increasingly Hindu families post-2010s. No Sanskrit root.
Starting sound and where it falls
Mahira begins with Ma — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ma open Magha pada 1. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
A modern name evoking skill and expertise, from Arabic-Persian tradition.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Mahira mean?
Mahira (Mahīrā) is attested as “Skilled; expert (Arabic).” Arabic/Persian word māhira (skilled). Popular in Muslim and increasingly Hindu families post-2010s. No Sanskrit root.
Which nakshatra sound does Mahira fit?
Mahira begins with the sound Ma, which opens Magha pada 1. 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 Mahira a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Mahira 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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