Zamira

Updated: October 17, 2023 by Stephanie Graham

Zamira is a name with both Alabanian and Hebrew roots, but it has the sound of a modern American baby name as well. It's most common in Muslim and Jewish cultures. The name is largely associated with music and singing, as well as a popular type of bird that is also known for its song. We love the way it sounds with nature middle names like Rose, Willow, Violet, and Sage.

Meaning and Origin of the name Zamira:

Zamira is a beautiful girl's name meaning “good voice” or “nightingale.”

Zamira is the feminine form of the Albanian name Zamir. It's a combination of the Albanian words zë (meaning “voice”) and mirë (meaning “good”). It also has Hebrew roots and comes from the Hebrew word zamír (meaning “nightingale”). It's most common in Jewish and Muslim cultures.

Symbolism of the name Zamira:

Zamira is associated with singing and a “good voice,” so it could be symbolic of beautiful music. New parents may also choose the name if they wish for their child to become a singer or, at least, someone who has a nice voice. They may even choose it because they love the sweet sounds of their new baby's voice. It could also be associated with birds since it's related to the Hebrew word for “nightingale.”

Nicknames for the name Zamira:

Zamira is a beautiful name that has beautiful nicknames to accompany it. If you are wondering what nicknames to use for Zamira, take a look at our list below. We compiled a list of common and not so common nicknames for you.