Ghayra
In Arabic: غَيْرَة
It means protecting the sanctity with zeal for honor—behavior that prevents transgression and preserves dignity.
تعني حماية الحِمى والغيرة على الشرف؛ سلوكٌ يمنع التعدّي ويُصون الكرامة
- Girl name
- Virtue
- Longer
- Soft sound
- Rare
- Gulf
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غَيْرَة, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Pleased to meet you, I'm غَيْرَة.
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- AthilahA graceful Arabic diminutive from athalah, suggesting noble origins, deep roots, and an honorable upbringing.Learn more
Questions parents ask
- What does the name Ghayra mean?
- It means protecting the sanctity with zeal for honor—behavior that prevents transgression and preserves dignity.
- Is Ghayra a boy or a girl name?
- Ghayra is a girl name.
- How is Ghayra written in English?
- Ghayra in Arabic: غَيْرَة.
- Does Ghayra fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.