Ashira

אָשִׁירָה, עֲשִׁירָה

• Gender: Female
• Origin: Modern Hebrew
• Meaning: I will sing

• Ashira means "I will sing" in Hebrew, echoing the triumphant song that Miriam and the Israelites raised after crossing the Red Sea. It is a name that begins with an act of praise, capturing that exuberant moment when fear transforms into joy and gratitude pours out as music. In a secondary Hebrew reading, the word also carries the meaning of "wealthy," adding a lovely layer of abundance to its melody.

  Musical and feminine, Ashira has a lyrical quality that lives up to its meaning every time you say it aloud. It sits in the company of names like Shira and Zimra but carries the added drama of a first-person declaration — not just "song" but "I will sing." That bold, active voice makes it feel less like a label and more like a promise.

• Alternate Spellings: Ashirah, Asheerah, Asheera
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Tiferet
  ,
  Leora
  ,
  Shai
  ,
  Idan
• Theme: music