Yanira
Fact sheet
- Name
- Yanira
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Yanira is a feminine first name that appears in both Portuguese and Spanish and is a derivation of the Ancient Greek Ianeira (Ἰάνειρα). The name is translated as 'the Ionian woman'.
What does the name Yanira mean?
The first name Yanira has its roots in the Ancient Greek word Ion (Ἴων), which means 'Ionic' and refers to the Greek tribe of the Ionians. Additionally, the name has the meaning 'rainwater' in the language of the Goajiro, an indigenous people from Venezuela (Maracaibo). An alternative spelling is Yanire.
Where does the name Yanira come from?
Yanira is a feminine first name with Ancient Greek origins and means 'the Ionian woman'.
How do you pronounce Yanira?
Ja-ni-ra
Popularity
In Germany, Yanira is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2015 at 2,766th place. In the last ten years, Yanira has been used as a first name about 20 times, which gives it a 5,715th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it holds the 6,884th place.
Nicknames & pet names
Yani / Yanii / Yanirita / Yänu
Famous people
- Yanira Figueroa (singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Yanira
Where does the name Yanira come from?
Yanira has its roots in Ancient Greek and refers to the Greek tribe of the Ionians. The name is also common in Portuguese and Spanish.
What does the name Yanira mean?
The name Yanira means 'the Ionian woman' and is derived from the Ancient Greek word 'Ion', which means 'Ionic'. In the language of the Goajiro, an indigenous people from Venezuela, it has the meaning 'rainwater'.
How popular is the name Yanira?
The popularity of Yanira varies by region, but it is particularly known in Spanish-speaking countries and among the Goajiro in Venezuela. An alternative spelling is Yanire.