Era
Albanian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Era
The name 'Era' primarily means "air" or "wind" in Albanian, derived from the Proto-Albanian root *era, and can also be interpreted as "time" or "age" in English, from the Latin *aera*.
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Etymology
The name 'Era' primarily means "air" or "wind" in Albanian, derived from the Proto-Albanian root *era, and can also be interpreted as "time" or "age" in English, from the Latin *aera*. It is used in Albanian and English-speaking cultures, with no strong religious ties; historically, it appears as a modern given name in Albania and Kosovo, while in English it is rare and often chosen for its abstract meaning.
Era currently ranks #2,704 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1916.
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