Prayer, quick, or star
In Sanskrit, the name is often associated with the concept of a prayer or a focused mind. In Malayalam and Tamil traditions, it refers to the Thiruvathira star (Betelgeuse), which holds significant cultural and religious importance in South India. It is frequently chosen for girls born under this auspicious star sign.
Less common today
Athira isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,796 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Indian film actress known for Malayalam cinema
A character in the fantasy novel series Β· The Wheel of Time