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Nira is an original and distinctive Hebrew feminine name derived from the masculine name 'Nir,' meaning 'plowed field' or 'cultivated land.' The name expresses the deep connection between people and the earth, between labor and fruit, and between preparation and fulfillment. In Hebrew agricultural tradition, the 'nir' symbolizes the first and most crucial stage in the growth process - the plowing and preparation of the soil for sowing. This stage represents opening possibilities, preparing fertile ground for all that is yet to come. The name carries meanings of beginning, potential, and promise for the future. The name Nira began spreading in Israel during the twentieth century, particularly among the pioneering settlement generation, who viewed agricultural work as a supreme value and connection to nature as a way of life. The early settlers chose names that expressed their connection to the land, agriculture, and building, and Nira became one of the popular names during this period. The name reflects the Zionist ideology of 'conquest of labor' and 'conquest of the land,' but also carries a deeper spiritual meaning - that of preparing the soul and heart to receive good things, just as the earth is prepared to receive seeds. Over the years, the name Nira has maintained its distinctly Hebrew character and has become a beloved and familiar name in Israeli society. It conveys gentleness and femininity alongside strength and stability, combining the soft and delicate with the practical and grounded. Women bearing the name Nira are often perceived as having a practical and realistic character, with a deep connection to roots and place. The name reminds us that before any flowering and growth, there is a need for preparation, hard work, and patience - values that were important to previous generations and remain relevant today.

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Nira | Neerah

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Jeremiah 4:3 - Break up your fallow ground, and do not sow among thorns

In Kabbalah, the name Nira symbolizes the stage of spiritual preparation, the opening of the heart and soul to receive divine light. Just as the earth is plowed to receive seeds, so the soul requires inner work to be ready to receive spiritual abundance. The name represents the power of new beginnings and the ability to transform potential into reality.

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Nira Rabinovitch (Israeli singer and actress) | Nira Rousso (fashion designer) | Nira Harel (singer) | Nira Pulk (lawyer) | Nira Raviv (journalist)

נירית | ניר | נורית | נעמה | נועה | ניצה | נטע

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