Wayra

Wayra is a modern girl's name that has its roots in Quechua and was originally used as a boy's name. The translation of the name is "the wind."

What does the name Wayra mean?

Wayra is a modern girl's name with Quechuan origins that was originally intended only for boys. It stands for "the wind" and derives from the Quechua word "wayra," which means "wind" and "air." In the cultures of Quechua-speaking Peruvians and Bolivians, this name is traditionally regarded as masculine. The transformation into a girl's name in Germany may be due to the fact that many female names in our language end with the letter 'a.' Culturally, however, there is no basis for the view that Wayra is exclusively a girl's name.

Where does the name Wayra come from?

The name Wayra has its origins in Quechua and is used as both a female and male first name. Its meaning is "the wind."

How do you pronounce Wayra?

Wayra is pronounced like 'Weira.'

Popularity

In Germany, Wayra is a rather rare first name. In 2015, it ranked 4,092nd among the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, Wayra has been given less than ten times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 11,574th. To show the global popularity and frequency of Wayra, here are the rankings from recent years in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Wayne / Weyra / Wyvern