Majra

The first name Majra is a Bosnian variation of Maira, which has its origins in Greek mythology. The translation of the name is "the Glittering" or "the Sparkling."

What does the name Majra mean?

Majra is a Bosnian form of the name Maira, which comes from Greek mythology. The name means "the Glittering" and "the Sparkling." Its roots can be found in the ancient Greek word marmairo (μαρμαίρω), which means "to flash," "to sparkle," "to glitter," and "to shimmer." Another variant of the name is Maera.

Where does the name Majra come from?

The name Majra has ancient Greek origins and means "the Glittering." The term comes from the ancient Greek marmairo (μαρμαίρω), which means "to flash, to sparkle, to glitter, to shimmer." The language has Bosnian and Yugoslav influences.

How do you pronounce Majra?

The name Majra is two syllables and melodious. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as "MAI-ra" [ˈmaɪʁa]. It begins with a diphthong, which gives the sound a special dynamism. The rolled or vocalized "r" adds resonance to the second syllable. The open ending "-a" sounds warm and soft. This makes Majra lively and harmonious – clear, modern, and with fine energy.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Majra enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,107th among the most common female first names. In the last ten years, Majra has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,754th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,130th. Internationally, Majra also has its placements in the first name charts.

Nicknames & pet names

Maj / Maja / Majric / Majru