Kira

The female first name Kira means 'the mistress', 'the ruler' or 'the sun'. There are several interpretations of the name.

What does the name Kira mean?

The female first name Kira means 'the mistress', 'the ruler' or 'the sun'. There are several interpretations of the name. On one hand, it can be derived from the Ancient Greek word kýrios (κύριος), which translates to 'power', 'dominion', 'sovereignty', or further interpreted as 'the lord' or 'gracious ruler'. Furthermore, there is a theory that Kira or Kyra is the feminine short form of Kyros. In this case, the name is the Greek form of the Old Persian royal name Kurus (Kurush, Khurush, Kurosch, Kourus or Cyrus), which translates to 'sun'. Several kings bore this name in early Christian Greece. Cyrus the Great, who lived in 529 BC, is the most famous bearer of the name. The name was then transferred over the years from Ancient Greek and Russian into German. Its meaning in this case is 'the far-sighted' and 'the young woman', derived from the Old Persian word Kūrush or Kūruš (کوروش), which translates to 'foresighted', 'far-sighted' and 'young'. In antiquity, however, the first name was mostly interpreted as 'the sun' or 'like the sun', with origins in the Old Persian expressions kho or khur (خور) for 'the sun' and vash (وش) for 'to like', 'good' or 'beautiful'. The Russian short form of the name is Kyrilla and means 'belonging to the lord' or 'the princess'. A Saint Kyrilla is venerated by the Catholic Church. Additionally, a great-niece of the father of the last Tsar was Kira (Kira Romanov, married Kira of Prussia). According to the Greek approach, it is also said to be a shortening of the Dorian female name Kyrana or a new form of Kyrene = 'woman from Cyrenaica'. The spelling Khira is also possible, but then the name is usually combined with Li, so Khira Li. The Slavic spelling is Cira (Cirila). Other known variants include Keira, Cyra, Kyra or Kiera. A possible but unverified derivation from Indonesian gives the meaning 'the conjecturer'.

Where does the name Kira come from?

Etymology Kira is a female first name of Ancient Greek origin with meanings such as 'the ruler' or 'the sun' and others. Ancient Greek Old Persian

How do you pronounce Kira?

Sound & pronunciation of Kira: The name Kira is two syllables and clearly articulated. In the German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Ki-ra' [ˈkiːʁa], with the first syllable carrying the stress on the long 'i'. The open ending on 'a' gives the name lightness. Kira appears modern and self-assured - sonorous, harmonious, and present.

When is the name day of Kira?

The name day for Kira is celebrated on January 5, February 14, March 24, June 5, July 5, November 25, and December 1.

Popularity

Kira is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 148th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2005 at 79th place. In the last ten years, Kira has been given as a first name about 4,700 times, placing it 147th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 146th.

Nicknames & pet names

Chiara / Karen / Katze / Keira / Key / Ki / Kia / Kiara / Kiba / Kii / Kik / Kika / Kiki / Kikilotta / Kikilotti / Kikn / Kiko / Kiku / Kikwa / Kiraffe / Kiralein / Kiralou / Kirche / Kirchen / Kirey / Kirgi / Kiri / Kirikäse / Kirilie / Kirilou / Kirk / Kiroptolus / Kirsche / Kirsche kila / Kirschi / Kisi / Kitkat / Kitzi / Kitöffelchen / Kiwi / Klingone / Kricki / Kyrachen / Kyralein / Küfra / Küra / Schakira

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Famous people

• Kiira Korpi (Finnish figure skater)
• Kira Alin (presenter)
• Kira Biesenbach (athlete)
• Kira Brown (character from 'Never Forget Who You Belong To')
• Kira Buckland (American actress)
• Kira Bulten (swimmer)
• Kira Claudi (cross-country skier)
• Kira Clavell (Canadian actress)
• Kira the Wolf (one of 5 wolf sisters in Bielefeld Zoo)
• Kira Eickhoff (handball player)
• Kira Golovko (Russian actress)
• Kira Grünberg (Austrian pole vaulter)
• Kira Hall (American linguist)
• Kira Hayama (character from 'Beyblade Zero-G')
• Kira Hurley (Canadian ice hockey player)
• Kira Isabella (singer from Canada)
• Kira Jääskeläinen (film director from Poland)
• Kira Kattenbeck (badminton player)
• Kira Kener (American actress)
• Kira Kirillowna (Russian grand duchess)