Name meaning
Kira
may mean “lady; or ray of light”
- Origin
- Greek, Russian and Japanese
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Russian, German, English, Japanese
- Spellings
- Kira · Kyra
- Say it
- KEER-ah
- Letters
- 4
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Kira has several roots. In Russian it is the feminine of Kir, Cyrus; in Greek kyra means lady; in Japanese kira means glittering. It is popular in Germany and Russia.
Roots
Russian feminine of Kir (Cyrus); Greek kyria (lady); Japanese kira (sparkle).
Where it is used
Kyra is related.
Kira name FAQ
What does the name Kira mean?
Kira may mean “lady; or ray of light”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Russian feminine of Kir (Cyrus); Greek kyria (lady); Japanese kira (sparkle).
Where does the name Kira come from?
Kira is of Greek, Russian and Japanese origin. Today it is used in Russian, German, English, Japanese families.
How do you pronounce Kira?
Kira is usually pronounced KEER-ah.
Is Kira a boy's or a girl's name?
Kira is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Kira?
Related spellings and forms include Kyra.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.