Hira
“The cave where revelation began”Muslim girl name · Arabic origin
MeaningThe cave where revelation began
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
First letterH
What does Hira mean?
Hira is a beautiful Muslim girl name of Arabic origin. It means “The cave where revelation began”. Cave Hira.
Naming a child after the Prophets, the Companions and the righteous is a cherished tradition: it connects the child to a noble example from the very first day.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged parents to choose names with good meanings, and to perform the Aqiqah and shave the baby’s head on the seventh day.