Meaning & History
Kira 2 is an English variant of the Irish name Ciara 1. Though sharing the spelling with the renowned Russian female name Kira (derived from Kyros), this particular English form originates from an Irish source. It follows the common pattern of adapting Gaelic names into English by replacing "C" with "K" to align with English spelling conventions, seen also in variants like Keira G on NameHub and Kiera.
Etymology and history
The ultimate root of Kira 2 is Ciar, an Old Irish name derived from the word ciar meaning "black" meaning black. In Irish mythology Ciar was a son of the legendary hero Fergus mac Róich and the queen Medb according to medieval texts. The name is also associated with Ciar, a 7th-century Irish nun — also known as Saint Ciara meaning one belonging to dark hair meaning black meaning dark — who established a monastery in Tipperary. As a feminine given name it gained popularity beyond Ireland, and the spelling Kira emerged as part of the English-language reception of Celtic names.
- Meaning: Black
- Origin: Irish via English adaptation
- Type: Variant of Ciara
- Usage: English-speaking countries