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Aira

Gender: Girl
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Wind
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names

Aira Meaning and Origin

Aira is a girl’s name of American origin meaning “wind.”  In Japanese, it is a combination of the kanji  (ai), meaning “love,” and “良” (ra), meaning “good” or “excellent.” The name can be interpreted as “loving” or “excellent love.” In Finland, “Aira” is derived from the Finnish word for “grace” or “favor.” It can also be linked to the Finnish word “airut,” which means “messenger” or “herald.” The name “Aira” is also believed to have Latin roots, where it is derived from the Latin word “ara,” meaning “altar” or “sanctuary.” 

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