Kheira
خيرة
/ kay-RAH /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇩🇿 Algeria
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Noble
Meaning & Etymology
noble, exalted
noble, exalted
Etymology
Derived from the Berber root kher meaning ‘to rise’ or ‘to be exalted’.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Berber
Cultural context
Kheira is a traditional Berber name that has been used in Algeria for centuries, often given to girls born into noble or respected families.
Symbolism
The name symbolises nobility, honour, and a high social standing within the community.