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Hira

HEE-rah

/ˈhiːrɑː/

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Hira

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Turkish / Arabic
Meaning
The cave of Hira where the Quran was first revealed.
Gender
female

Common mispronunciations

HYE-ruhHEER-uh

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