Era

The female first name Era has its origins in Albanian and means 'the wind' or 'the scent', derived from the word erë, which stands for 'wind, scent'. In Albania and the Republic of Kosovo, the name enjoys great popularity and is widely used there.

What does the name Era mean?

Era is a widely used girl's name in Albania and the Republic of Kosovo, carrying the meanings 'the wind' or 'the scent'. The origin of the name lies in the Albanian word erë. A prominent representative of the name is the singer Era Istrefi from Kosovo.

Where does the name Era come from?

The etymology of Era is Albanian and means 'the wind' or 'the scent'. The word is derived from erë, which in Albanian stands for 'wind' or 'scent'. The name is used in both Albanian and Kosovo Albanian.

How do you pronounce Era?

The pronunciation of Era is two syllables and very vowel-heavy. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'E-ra' [ˈeːʁa], starting with a long E sound that conveys a certain brightness. The second syllable sounds open and gently fades. This reduction gives Era a modern and elegant note that feels feminine, clear, and timeless.

Popularity

In Germany, Era is among the popular first names. The name currently ranks 776th on the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, Era has been given about 350 times, placing it at 1,098 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,252. In terms of global popularity, there is an interesting distribution: in Germany, Era has been chosen as a first name approximately 350 times in the last 10 years (420 times from 2010 to 2024).

Nicknames & pet names

Ers / Erushe

Similar first names

Famous people

• Era Freidzon (Painter, Artist)
• Era Istrefi (Albanian Singer)
• Era Ojdanic (Serbian Singer)