Diamond; noblewoman or beloved
In Sanskrit, the name translates to 'diamond', symbolizing strength and clarity. In the Punjabi context, it is famously associated with the legendary heroine of the tragic romance 'Heer Ranjha', where it carries the connotation of a noble or beloved woman.
Less common today
Heer isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,209 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The iconic female protagonist of the classic Punjabi tragic romance · Heer Ranjha
Indian television actress
