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Kira

kee-ruh

Kira (name) means a female given name of Persian or Irish origin. Example: “Kira started violin lessons last year.”

name

A female given name of Persian or Irish origin.

"Kira started violin lessons last year."

noun

A traditional ankle-length dress worn by women in Bhutan.

"She wore a brightly patterned kira to the festival."

How to use Kira

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a woman's given name or the traditional Bhutanese women's dress, depending on context.

Word forms

kiras plural

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Etymology

Variant of Kyra or borrowed from Russian Ки́ра (Kíra), ultimately from Persian کوروش (Kūrūš). Also used as a respelling of Ciara, from Irish [Term?].

Origin: Russian

Rhymes for Kira

Ira lira Mira Moira Keira Amira Akira Shira Elvira Samira Indira Vieira

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Kira” mean?

The word “Kira” means a female given name of Persian or Irish origin. In plain terms, either a woman's given name or the traditional Bhutanese women's dress, depending on context.

How do you pronounce “Kira”?

“Kira” is pronounced kee-ruh (/kiːrə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Kira” in a sentence?

Here is “Kira” used in a sentence: “Kira started violin lessons last year.”

What part of speech is “Kira”?

Depending on how it is used, “Kira” can be a name and a noun.

Is “Kira” a common word?

“Kira” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Kira” have?

“Kira” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name of Persian or Irish origin.

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