Adira
/AA-D-IH-R-AA/
Mighty, noble, strong — Adira (Hebrew אדירה, feminine of adir) is the Hebrew adjective meaning 'mighty, majestic.' Used in the Psalms (8:2 'mah adir shimkha' — 'how majestic is your name'). A feminine-mighty name that is gentle in sound but strong in meaning.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Adira is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Mighty, noble, strong — Adira (Hebrew אדירה, feminine of adir) is the Hebrew adjective meaning 'mighty, majestic.' Used in the Psalms (8:2 'mah adir shimkha' — 'how majestic is your name'). A feminine-mighty name that is gentle in sound but strong in meaning.”.
Adira is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "Mighty, noble, strong — Adira (Hebrew אדירה, feminine of adir) is the Hebrew adjective meaning 'mighty, majestic.' Used in the Psalms (8:2 'mah adir shimkha' — 'how majestic is your name'). A feminine-mighty name that is gentle in sound but strong in meaning." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Jewish, Israeli, American families, Adira carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Adira's Hebrew roots
Many Jewish names carry Hebrew roots and a story from the Torah or tradition (Hebrew). Adira means “Mighty, noble, strong — Adira (Hebrew אדירה, feminine of adir) is the Hebrew adjective meaning 'mighty, majestic.' Used in the Psalms (8:2 'mah adir shimkha' — 'how majestic is your name'). A feminine-mighty name that is gentle in sound but strong in meaning.” — a name with heritage that runs deep.
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See Adira's full reading →What does Adira's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Adira resonates in either tradition.
Adira's destiny number is 6 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Adira's full reading →
Does Adira go with your family's names?
Adira breaks into 5 sounds: /AA-D-IH-R-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Adira sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Adira beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Adira — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Adira
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Adira
What does the name Adira mean?
Adira means "Mighty, noble, strong — Adira (Hebrew אדירה, feminine of adir) is the Hebrew adjective meaning 'mighty, majestic.' Used in the Psalms (8:2 'mah adir shimkha' — 'how majestic is your name'). A feminine-mighty name that is gentle in sound but strong in meaning.." It is a girl name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Adira a boy or girl name?
Adira is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Adira?
Adira is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish tradition, commonly among Jewish, Israeli, American families.
Is Adira a Jewish name?
Yes. Adira is a girl name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin.
What does Adira mean in Hebrew?
Adira originates from Hebrew, where it means "Mighty, noble, strong — Adira (Hebrew אדירה, feminine of adir) is the Hebrew adjective meaning 'mighty, majestic.' Used in the Psalms (8:2 'mah adir shimkha' — 'how majestic is your name'). A feminine-mighty name that is gentle in sound but strong in meaning.."
What are common nicknames for Adira?
Common short forms of Adira include Adi.
What is the numerology of Adira?
Adira has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
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