Lirah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Lirah

What is the meaning of the name Lirah ?

The baby name Lirah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LEE-rah (ˈliːrə),LYE-rah (ˈlaɪrə).

Lirah is Greek, Hebrew, Latin in Origin.

Lirah is a modern feminine given name most often viewed as a variant of Lyra/Lira, from Greek lyra “lyre,” the ancient stringed instrument, and by extension the northern constellation Lyra. Through Latin and the Romance languages (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese lira), the word carried musical and poetic associations, so Lirah commonly conveys senses of music, harmony, and song. The final -ah ending gives the form a Semitic-flavored silhouette, aligning with Hebrew spelling patterns while preserving the same etymological root.

As a personal name, Lyra/Lira appears sporadically in earlier records but has risen in recent decades, helped by interest in astronomy and contemporary literature, which in turn fostered the Lirah spelling. The name also circulates in Israeli and Anglophone communities. Variants and related forms include Lyra, Lira, Lyrah, and Lyric as a modern cognate. Common short forms are Li, Lia, and Liri. Overall meaning: “lyre” or “of the lyre,” with celestial overtones.