Cyrene
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- Name
- Cyrene
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The first name Cyrene is a Latinized variant of the Greek name Kyrene (Κυρήνη), which has its origins in Greek mythology. Translated, the name means 'the sovereign queen'.
What does the name Cyrene mean?
Cyrene is the Latinized form of the Greek name Kyrene (Κυρήνη) and originates from Greek mythology. Translated, it means 'the sovereign queen'. The origin of the name lies in the ancient Greek word 'kyros', which means 'power' and 'authority'. In mythology, Kyrene was a nymph loved by Apollo. The French variant of the name is Cyrène. Additionally, Cyrene was the name of an ancient city in Libya.
Where does the name Cyrene come from?
The first name Cyrene has ancient Greek roots and means 'the sovereign queen'.
How do you pronounce Cyrene?
Cyrene is pronounced approximately as 'si-re-ne'.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Cyrene is rather rare and has not made it onto the common name popularity lists. Its best ranking was in 2002, reaching 1,368th place in the Italian name charts. Between 1999 and 2024, Cyrene was given as a first name in Italy fewer than ten times, leading to a ranking of 6,347th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.
Nicknames & pet names
Cy / Cyrenchen
Frequently asked questions about the name Cyrene
Where does the name Cyrene come from?
The name Cyrene has its roots in ancient Greek and is a Latinized form of the name Kyrene, which means 'the sovereign queen'.
What does the name Cyrene mean?
Cyrene means 'the sovereign queen' and is derived from the ancient Greek word 'kyros', which means 'power' and 'authority'.
How popular is the name Cyrene?
The name Cyrene is rather rare and has gained popularity in recent years, especially among parents looking for unique and mythological names.