Aira

Aira is a Finnish feminine given name. It is a variant of Airi, which is derived from the Finnish word airut meaning 'messenger, herald'. The name may also have been influenced by place names beginning with the same sound. While Aira shares its spelling with a genus of grasses (Aira), commonly called hair-grass due to its slender leaves and stems, the botanical connection is coincidental and does not appear to have influenced the name's adoption as a personal name. In Finnish onomastics, Aira represents a gentle, melodic choice, embodying the concept of communication and bearing tidings.

• Meaning: 'messenger, herald' (via Airi)
• Origin: Finnish
• Type: First name
• Usage region: Finland