Kyra - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Kyra \k(y)-

is pronounced KEER-ah. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "lady". From the male name Kyros (see Kyrie), meaning "lord", from the Persian and Egyptian word for "like Ra, the sun". A short form of Kyria, the Greek title of respect for a woman. In Slavonic it means "strong woman". May also be a Russian name meaning "beloved". See also Cyrah and Kiran. Ballerina Kyra Nichols; actress Kyra Sedgwick.

Baby names that sound like Kyra are Kara, Kora and Kera.

Kyra is a very common first name for women (#1521 out of 4276) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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