Russian/Greek · Girl name
Kira
“lady or ruler”
About the name Kira
Kira is a feminine given name with roots in Russian and Greek. In Russian, Kira is derived from the Greek name Kyra, which is the feminine form of Kyros, meaning ‘lady’ or ‘ruler.’ The name has been used in Eastern Europe and is associated with early Christian women recognized as saints in the Eastern Orthodox tradition. Kiira is a Finnish and Estonian variant of the name. While ‘kira’ resembles a Japanese word for ‘sparkle,’ it is not traditionally used as a given name in Japan.
- Meaning
- lady or ruler
- Origin
- Russian/Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KEE-rah(2 syl.)
Middle names for Kira
- Kira Rose
- Kira Elise
- Kira June
- Kira Mae
- Kira Claire
Questions about Kira
- What does Kira mean?
- Kira is a Russian name meaning "lady or ruler".
- How do you pronounce Kira?
- Kira is pronounced KEE-rah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Kira?
- Variants of Kira include Kiira.
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