Kyrena as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kyrena

What is the meaning of the name Kyrena ?

The baby name Kyrena is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ky-REE-nah (approx. /kaɪˈriːnə/).

Kyrena is Greek in Origin.

Kyrena is a modern feminine given name rooted in the ancient Greek Kyrene (Κυρήνη), the huntress nymph loved by Apollo and eponym of the North African city of Cyrene. In classical sources the name appears as Kyrene/Cyrene; Kyrena reflects a contemporary respelling that echoes the popularity of Ky-/Kai- names and blends naturally with the nickname Rena. The etymology is debated, sometimes linked to Greek kyros “authority, power” or kyria “lady,” so the name is often interpreted as suggesting sovereignty or a strong, independent huntress.

Usage has been sporadic: rare in medieval Christendom, it resurfaced with 19th–20th‑century interest in classical antiquity. Kyrena itself is chiefly found from the late 20th century onward in English-speaking countries. Documented variants include Kyrene, Cyrene, and Cyrena; related toponyms include Kyrenia and Cyrenaica. Short forms and nicknames: Kyra, Rena, Kiri. Comparable alternatives include Serena, Irene, and Kyra.

⚙ Kyrena barely registers. Our whole dataset turns up only 2 recorded uses, across 1 country.