Cyra
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- Name
- Cyra
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
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Cyra represents an English variant of the name Kira, which is itself a derivative of the name Kyra, as well as its male counterpart Kyros (Κύρος). The origin of the name traces back to the ancient Persian Kurus (Kūruš).
What does the name Cyra mean?
The meaning of Cyra can be directly translated into English as 'the gracious ruler over enemies,' 'the one who listens to the lord,' 'the one belonging to the lord,' as well as 'the foresighted one' and 'the young woman.' These meanings stem from the ancient Persian word Kūrush or Kūruš (کوروش), which translates to 'foresighted,' 'far-sighted,' and 'young.' Alternatively, the name could also be derived from the ancient Greek kýrios (κύριος), meaning 'the lady,' 'the mistress,' or 'the sovereign.' In antiquity, it was often associated with 'the sun,' 'the rising sun,' or 'like the sun,' based on the ancient Persian terms kho or khur (خور) for 'the sun' and vash (وش) for 'may,' 'good,' or 'beautiful.' A Czech spelling of the name is Cýra, and other variants include Cira, Cirah, Cyrine, Cyriane, Kiira, Kyrana, Khira, and Kyrah.
Where does the name Cyra come from?
Cyra is a female first name with roots in ancient Greek and ancient Persian, meaning 'the gracious ruler.' The ancient Greek and ancient Persian origins consist of Kūrush or Kūruš (کوروش) = foresighted, far-sighted, young (Ancient Persian) or kýrios (κύριος) = the lord (Ancient Greek) as well as kho or khur (خور) = the sun (Ancient Persian) and vash (وش) = may, good, beautiful (Ancient Persian). The language of the name is English.
How do you pronounce Cyra?
The sound and pronunciation of Cyra is pleasant and soft. The name is generally pronounced as two syllables, either as 'Zy-ra' [ˈtsyːʁa] or 'Si-ra,' with the initial sound varying between a hissing sound and a softer s-sound. The long y-sound gives the name a bright, almost floating quality, while the open a-ending brings a warm and round tonal quality. Overall, Cyra feels light and elegant - feminine, modern, and with an international touch.
When is the name day of Cyra?
The name day for Cyra is celebrated on July 5.
Popularity
In Germany, Cyra is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2016, reaching 3,055th place. Over the last ten years, Cyra has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,715th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,917th.
Nicknames & pet names
Cy / Cycy / Cyri Käse / Cyriboo
Famous people
- Cyra McFadden (American author)
Frequently asked questions about the name Cyra
What is the origin of the name Cyra?
Cyra is a female first name with roots in ancient Greek and ancient Persian. It combines the meanings of 'foresighted' and 'young' from Ancient Persian as well as 'the lord' from Ancient Greek.
What does the name Cyra mean?
The meaning of Cyra can be translated as 'the gracious ruler over enemies' or 'the foresighted one.' Alternatively, it can also be associated with 'the sun.'
How popular is the name Cyra?
Cyra is enjoying increasing popularity, especially in modern and international naming contexts, often appreciated for its melodious and meaningful origin.