Yadira

Gender Feminine
Usage Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic)
Pronounced Pron. /ɟ͡ʝa.ˈði.ɾa/(Spanish)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Meaning unknown, possibly derived from an Arabic name. It has been used in Mexico since at least the 1940s [1], perhaps inspired by the Colombian actress Yadira Jiménez (1928-?), who performed in Mexican films beginning in 1946.

Popularity

People think this name is

formal   upper class   natural   wholesome   strong   refined   strange   complex   serious  

Categories

currently out of the US top 1000, healthcare, politics, uncertain etymology

Sources & References

  1. Evans, Cleveland Kent. The Great Big Book of Baby Names. Publications International, 2006, page 604.
Entry updated October 6, 2024