Shanira

Likely a modern elaboration of Shani, meaning crimson or marvelous

Shanira is a rare modern name with roots that are difficult to pin down precisely. It is often considered an elaboration of the Hebrew name Shani, which refers to the color scarlet or crimson, or the Swahili name Shani, which means marvelous or wonderful. In the United States, it is a contemporary creation that blends traditional phonetic elements with a unique, rhythmic ending.