Gender Feminine
Usage Basque
Pronounced Pron. nie-A-ra  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From the Basque name of the Spanish city of Nájera, which is Arabic in origin. In the 12th century there was a reported apparition of the Virgin Mary in a nearby cave.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesNayara(Portuguese) Nayara(Spanish)

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Entry updated November 20, 2020