Kyra
KY-rah
Girl · Arabic
Meaning: Lord; sun; throne
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Kira
Girl · Greek · Short name
- Meaning
- Mistress, of the ruler, of the light
- Pronunciation
- KEE-rah
- Origin
- Greek
- Popularity
- Common in Russia (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
Russian feminine of Kirill, from Greek 'kyrios' meaning lord.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ModernInternationalSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Greek, Russian
Commonly used in: Russia, United States, Eastern Europe
Alternate spellings
KyraGreek / English
Greek-rooted form.
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Behind the Name, Russian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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