Kyra, a girl's name of Greek origin, means "lord." This name has a familiar sound, like the names Keira and Ciara, but has a different root. This name might come from the Greek word kurá, which means "lady," or from the name Cyra, the feminine version of the name Cyrus.
Kyra is a feminine given name that may derive from the Greek word kurá (meaning lady) or from Cyra, the feminine form of Cyrus.
How common is the name Kyra for a baby born in 2021? Kyra was the 664th most popular girls name. In 2021 there were 444 baby girls named Kyra. 1 out of every 4,008 baby girls born in 2021 are named Kyra.
A beautiful name, in my opinion, pronounced kee-ra. I believe this name is Latin, Kyrie is Latin for lord and Kyra is probably Latin for lady. This name has served many well, including me, and although the pronunciation is frustrating to both sides, I firmly believe the spelling is the most elegant of all kee-ras.
In Russia, Kira is the feminine form of Kir and means “mistress, ruler.” Kir translates to “leader of the people” or “beloved.” The name Kira may have arrived in Russia from the Persian-Greek name Kyra.
The name Kyra is primarily a female name of Greek origin that means Lady. Feminine form of Kyros. Pronounced "KY-ruh" or "KEE-ruh". Also from the Irish name Ciara meaning "black".
Kyra is the ancient Greek goddess of Propitiation--the offerings made to the deceased by family and friends. She is said to have wandered the earth every night with a train of ghosts, scaring anyone in their path just like her older sister Melinoe.
Meaning of the name Kyra
The name several possible meanings; from the Persian for "far-sighted", "throne" and "sun"; the Celtic "little dark haired one; and the Greek "of the Lord".
A female form of Cyrus, which is either derived from the Greek form of the Persian name Kûrush, which could be from khur, meaning "sun". Also could be from the Greek kyrios, meaning "lord".
The name Kyra is girl's name of Persian origin meaning "throne".
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Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Kyra
Most typically, it's considered a variant of Kira which itself is a variant of the Irish feminine name Ciara, from the Irish Gaelic “Ciarán” meaning 'little dark one'.
Powers and Abilities
Invisibility: As both fairy & elf, Kyra has the ability to control the way humans see, she can turn invisible so that all fairies and elves can see, but not humans.
As for what happened to Kyra, she was trafficked into sex work by a gang known as Glockz to pay her imprisoned brother's debt. In the end, it was Kyra who shot Jamil (Roger Jean Nsengiyumva) in the head, killing him instantly. Hero claimed Kyra then set him up, planting the evidence at his house and then running away.
Variant forms include Kaira, Keera, Keira, Kiera, Kyra, Kyrah, Kyreena, Kyrha, Kyria, Kyrie, Kyrene, Kyrra, and Kirra.
(sounds like: Keir-rah). However, your pronunciation is with a "long i" sound. Alternate Spelling(s):