Eira
Fact sheet
- Name
- Eira
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
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Eira is a girl's name that has its origin in Wales. The name can be directly translated as 'the snow' and comes from the Old Welsh word eira.
What does the name Eira mean?
Eira is a feminine first name from Wales that is associated with 'the snow' and has its origin in the Old Welsh word eira. Additionally, Eira is a modern Swedish-Norwegian variant of the name Eir, which means 'the merciful'. This form derives from the Old Norse word eir or eirð, which means 'help' and 'grace'. The pronunciation of the name is Äira. In Norse mythology, Eir was the goddess of healing and medicine.
Where does the name Eira come from?
The name Eira has its roots in Old Norse and Old Welsh, carrying the meaning 'the snow'. In Old Welsh, eira stands for snow, while eir or eirð in Old Norse means help and grace. The languages from which the name originates are Nordic, Norwegian, Swedish, and Welsh.
How do you pronounce Eira?
Äira
Popularity
In Germany, Eira is a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its highest placement was in 2023, when it reached 1,810th place. In the last ten years, Eira has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,540th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, the name ranks 4,368th.
Nicknames & pet names
Ayran / Ei
Famous people
- Eira Stenberg (Bulgarian writer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Eira
What is the origin of the name Eira?
Eira has its roots in Old Norse and Old Welsh. In Old Welsh, it means 'the snow', while in Old Norse it is associated with 'help' and 'grace'.
What does the name Eira mean?
The name Eira is associated with 'the snow' and is also a modern variant of the Old Norse name Eir, which means 'the merciful'.
How popular is the name Eira?
Eira is gaining popularity in various countries, especially in Scandinavian regions and Wales, where it is used both traditionally and modernly.