Popularity: 19860
Origin: German
Meaning: Rule of the spear
Jera is a girl’s name of German origin. It’s an alternate spelling of Gera, which is the female version of the Germanic name Gerald, meaning “rule of the spear.” It may also be short for the Old High German name Gertrud, meaning “strength of the spear.” Jera is a popular name in Slovenia, along with its variants Gera and Jerca. If you’re hoping baby will grow to have all the strength and courage of a fierce warrior, this strong name could be the perfect choice.