Kyra

The first name Kyra is a feminine form of Kyrillos (Κύριλλος) or Kyros (Κύρος), which in turn derives from the ancient Persian Kurus (Kūruš). Translated into German, the name means 'the gracious ruler over enemies' or 'the far-sighted one' and 'the young woman,' derived from the ancient Persian word Kūrush.

What does the name Kyra mean?

The first name Kyra is a feminine form of Kyrillos (Κύριλλος) or Kyros (Κύρος), which in turn derives from the ancient Persian Kurus (Kūruš). Translated into German, the name means 'the gracious ruler over enemies' or 'the far-sighted one' and 'the young woman,' derived from the ancient Persian word Kūrush or Kūruš (کوروش), which translates to 'foreseeing,' 'far-sighted,' and 'young.' Additionally, Kyra can also be derived from the ancient Greek kýrios (κύριος), meaning 'the lady,' 'the mistress,' or 'the sovereign.' In ancient times, however, the girl's name was often interpreted as 'the sun' or 'like the sun,' with origins in the ancient Persian expressions kho or khur (خور) for 'the sun' and vash (وش) for 'may,' 'good,' or 'beautiful.' Furthermore, Kyra is considered a variant of Kira or Ciara, a feminine form of the name Ciaran (Ciarán), which is a diminutive of Ciar. In this context, the name means 'the dark one,' 'the black one,' or 'the dark-haired one' or 'the dark-skinned one.' Its origin lies in the ancient Irish word cíar for 'black' or 'dark.' Other variants include Cira, Cirah, Cyrine, Cyriane, Cyra, Kiira, Kyrana, Khira, and Kyrah.

Where does the name Kyra come from?

Etymology Kyra is a female first name of ancient Greek and ancient Persian origin meaning 'the gracious ruler.' Ancient Greek Ancient Persian

How do you pronounce Kyra?

Sound & pronunciation of Kyra: The name Kyra is two syllables and clearly structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Ky-ra' [ˈkyːʁa] or [ˈkiːʁa], beginning with a bright front vowel that conveys lightness. The soft 'r' connects to the open final syllable with 'a,' which gives the name warmth. Kyra thus appears modern and concise - clear, friendly, and sonically balanced.

When is the name day of Kyra?

The name day of Kyra is July 5 and November 8.

Popularity

Kyra is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,514th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2001 at 251st. In the last ten years, Kyra has been given as a first name about 400 times, placing it 1,004th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 939th.

Nicknames & pet names

Kiki / Kiku / Kiky / Kiri / Kirichen / Kiwi / Ky / Kya / Kyfra / Kyke / Kyky / Kyr / Kyralein / Kyrchen / Kyri / Kyri käse / Kyribär / Kyrie / Kyrilie / Kyrilla / Kyry / Küra

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