Yakira name meaning & origin

Meaning

Precious

In its source language, Yakira means “Precious”. It has Hebrew roots and a long history of use in Christian families.

Name Details

Gender

Girl

Origin

Hebrew

Language

Hebrew

Religion / Tradition

Christian

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

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If your family follows Vedic naming, the starting sound comes from your baby’s Nakshatra and Pada — check whether Yakira fits it.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning Precious

Gender Girl

Origin Hebrew

Language Hebrew

Religion / Tradition Christian

Yakira, letter by letter

Yakira has 6 letters — 3 vowels (a, i, a) and 3 consonants. It begins with Y and ends with A.

Y 1 · A 1 · K 2 · I 1 · R 2 · A 1 = 8

By the Chaldean method that TotsName uses, the name number of Yakira is 8, traditionally linked with Saturn. A name number is a traditional guide for fun and reflection — it does not decide a child’s future. More baby names starting with Y.

Questions About Yakira

What does the name Yakira mean?

In its source language, Yakira means “Precious”. It has Hebrew roots and a long history of use in Christian families.

Is Yakira a boy’s or girl’s name?

Yakira is listed on TotsName as a girl’s name, most often given in Christian families.

What is the origin of Yakira?

Yakira is Hebrew in origin.

Can Yakira determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. The Rashi and Nakshatra come only from the date, exact time and place of birth, not from the name Yakira. Traditional naming may then use the Pada to pick a starting sound.

Important to Know

Yakira does not set a birth chart; only the birth date, time and place do.

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