Cira

Cira is a female first name used in Italy, Latin America, and Portugal as a variant of Kira. It is a derivation of the name Kyra as well as its male counterpart Kyros (Κύρος), which has its origin in the ancient Persian Kurus (Kūruš).

What does the name Cira mean?

The name Cira can be regarded as an Italian, Latin American, and Portuguese form of Kira. It is derived from Kyra and Kyros (Κύρος), whose roots lie in the ancient Persian Kurus (Kūruš). A direct translation into English yields 'the gracious ruler over enemies' or also 'the far-sighted one' and 'the young woman,' derived from the ancient Persian Kūrush or Kūruš (کوروش), meaning 'far-sighted,' 'wise,' and 'young.' Alternatively, Cira could also stem from the ancient Greek kýrios (κύριος), meaning 'the lady,' 'the mistress,' or 'the master.' In antiquity, the name was often associated with 'the sun' or 'like the sun,' with the ancient Persian terms kho or khur (خور) for 'the sun' and vash (وش) for 'may,' 'good,' or 'beautiful' serving as its origin. Other variants of the name include Cirah, Cyra, Cyrine, Cyriane, Kiira, Kyrana, Khira, and Kyrah.

Where does the name Cira come from?

The name Cira has its roots in ancient Greek and ancient Persian and means 'the gracious ruler.' The ancient Persian terms Kūrush or Kūruš (کوروش) stand for far-sighted, wise, young, while the ancient Greek kýrios (κύριος) means 'the lord.' Additionally, the ancient Persian kho or khur (خور) refers to 'the sun' and vash (وش) to 'may,' 'good,' or 'beautiful.' The name is widespread in various languages such as Galician, Italian, Latin American, Portuguese, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Cira?

The pronunciation of Cira is clear and two-syllable. It is usually pronounced as 'Ci-ra' [ˈsiːʁa], with the name starting with a long 'I' sound that conveys brightness. The rolled or softly pronounced 'r' gives the name a distinctive middle. The ending '-ra' sounds warm and open, giving Cira a simple, feminine sound - present, harmonious, and clear.

When is the name day of Cira?

Cira's name day is celebrated on July 5.

Popularity

In Germany, Cira is a common first name and currently ranks 4,045th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2012 at 3,656th. In the last ten years, the name has been used about 20 times as a first name, placing it at 6,013th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Cira ranks 6,014th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ci / Ciki / Cirica / Ira

Famous people

• Cira LasVegas (Tattoo artist, artist, YouTuber)