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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Lady of the Ionians; Water nymph

Celebrate baby’s mystical spirit with the name Yanira. This feminine name serves as a Spanish variant of Janira and the Greek name Ianeira. Translating to “lady of the Ionians,” this name can connect your little one to both an ancient Greek tribe and a group of Greek islands. If you’re a proud mythology nerd, Yanira can also connect your little one to the name of an Oceanids and Nereid, different types of water nymphs in various Greek myths. For a name that connects baby to the versatile beauty and power of the water, Yanira is sure to help them make waves.