Scandinavian name
Eira
Mercy, help; Old Norse goddess of medicine and healing, one of the Æsir goddesses.
- Typical use
- female
- Syllables
- 2
- Regions
- Norway, Sweden
- International spelling
- high
About this name
Eira is a Scandinavian girl name with ties to Norway, Sweden. It is often discovered by parents searching for Nordic baby names, Scandinavian name ideas, Old Norse-inspired names, or Viking-era names with a modern feel.
Mercy, help; Old Norse goddess of medicine and healing, one of the Æsir goddesses.
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