Name Kira Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Kira

Kira is a ♀ girl’s name.

Origin of the name Kira

Kira is a name of several origins. In Russian, Kira is a short form of the names Kyrilla and Kyrana, but as well a feminine variant of the boy names Kir or Avvakir. In English, Kira is a variant of the name Ciara. Besides, Kira is a Japanese name and a feminine form of the Indian unisex name Kiran.

What is the meaning of the name Kira?

Kira means “lady”, “ruler” or “mistress” (from Kir and Kyrilla), “from Kyrenaika” (from Kyrana), “black” and “dark” (from Ciara), “sunbeam”, “ray of light” (from Kiran) and “glittery” or “shiny” in Japanese.

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