Moon goddess
Pronunciation: SY-ruh
Quick Answer
A concise answer for featured snippets and voice search.
Cyra is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Moon goddess". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: SY-ruh. Lucky number: 11. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
Κύρα
Κυρία, Γυναίκα, Θεία Φως
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
SY-ruh
IPA
/ˈsaɪrə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
11
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Moonstone
Life Path Number
2
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Cyra of Persia, also known as Cyra of Ancyra, was a Christian martyr who lived during the late Roman Empire, around the 3rd century AD. She is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches. According to legend, she was a young virgin who was martyred for her faith during the Diocletian Persecution, which took place from 303 to 313 AD. She is said to have been arrested, tortured, and executed for refusing to offer sacrifices to the Roman gods.
3rd century AD
Cyra of Alexandria was a Christian martyr who lived during the early Christian era, around the 4th century AD. She is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church. According to legend, she was a young woman who was martyred during the reign of Emperor Maximian, who ruled from 310 to 313 AD. She is said to have been arrested for her faith and subjected to various tortures, including being burned alive in an oven, but she remained steadfast in her belief in Christ and was ultimately executed.
4th century AD
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Cyra
A radiant and powerful female name, meaning 'sun' or 'throne'
קירה
אור, שמש, נקבה, כינוי למלכה
Κύρα
Κυρία, Γυναίκα, Θεία Φως
Cyra
Domina, Foemina, Lux
Explore names with the same sound, spelling, or origin.
Continue from this name to matching religion, origin, letter and gender pages.
Names to explore next on NameVerse.
Use NameVerse collections to compare meanings, origins and lucky numbers.
More expert NameVerse guides to help you compare meanings, origins and naming decisions.
Explore rare Christian names that carry profound spiritual significance and timeless beauty. From forgotten biblical names to lesser-known saint names, find distinctive options for your baby.