Cyra as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Cyra

What is the meaning of the name Cyra ?

The baby name Cyra is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsaɪrə/ (SY-rah),/ˈsɪərə/ (SEER-uh).

Cyra is English, Greek, Persian in Origin.

Cyra blends Persian and Greek heritage. As the feminine counterpart to Cyrus (from Old Persian Kurush), it is commonly interpreted as "sun," "throne," or "ruler," though scholars note the original meaning is debated. In Greek, Cyra aligns with Kyra/Kyria, a title meaning "lady" derived from kyrios "lord." These converging lines give the name a luminous, regal feel.

Documented in English use since the late 19th century, Cyra has remained uncommon yet approachable, gaining quiet traction in the later 20th and early 21st centuries alongside related forms. Variants and cognates include Kyra and Kyria (Greek, "lady"), Kira (often a transliteration or Russified form), and Cira (Italian/Spanish, from Ciro); extended spellings like Cyrah also appear. Pronunciations vary (SEE-rah or SY-rah), adding to its adaptable, international character.