"strong, powerful, mighty"
Adira
Hebrew for mighty — a name of divine strength
Meaning & Origin
"noble, majestic"
The Story of Adira
Adira comes from the Hebrew root 'adir' (אַדִּיר), meaning mighty, noble, or powerful. The masculine form 'Adir' is used in Hebrew prayers and in the Passover Seder song 'Adir Hu' (He is Mighty), praising God's power. Adira is the feminine form, making it a name that carries resonances of divine strength and nobility. The name has been used in modern Israel alongside the revival of Hebrew names with the Zionist movement.
Adira has gained popularity in the United States and Israel as parents seek Hebrew names that sound both ancient and modern. It entered wider awareness through the animated series Trolls and is appealing to Jewish families seeking meaningful Hebrew girl names beyond the more common Rachel or Sarah.
In the Jewish Passover Seder, 'Adir Hu' (He is Mighty) is a beloved song sung toward the end of the ceremony, giving the root word 'adir' strong liturgical associations. The name thus carries connotations of both personal strength and divine power.
Fun Facts
- 'Adir Hu' is a Passover song about God's might that has been sung at Seders for over 500 years — giving this name deep liturgical resonance
- In modern Israel, Adira is considered a strong, contemporary Hebrew name that reflects the Zionist ideal of Jewish strength and renewal
Adira in Other Languages
Famous People Named Adira
Adira (Israeli given name)
Other
A modern Hebrew name used in Israel, representing the revival of ancient Hebrew naming traditions
Adira (Trolls character) Fictional
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A troll character in the Trolls animated franchise, one of the few uses of this name in popular culture
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #1,371
- Total SSA Count
- 166
- Cultural Origins
- Hebrew Jewish Israeli
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Adira
Adira is a girl name with Hebrew, Jewish, and Israeli origins . The name means "strong, powerful, mighty" in Hebrew .
Adira is currently ranked #1,371 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Adira has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Adira include Adi and Dira. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.