Chira
KEE-rah
Chira is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “Could be a variant of Kira, which has multiple origins; Persian for 'sun', Greek for 'lady', or Irish for 'dark haired'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1979.
What Chira Means
“Could be a variant of Kira, which has multiple origins; Persian for 'sun', Greek for 'lady', or Irish for 'dark haired'.”
The Story of Chira
It’s a name that carries the mystery of ancient lands and the brightness of a rising sun.
Chira could be a variant of Kira, drawing from Persian roots meaning 'sun,' or Greek origins signifying 'lady.' Alternatively, it might connect to Irish 'Ciara,' meaning 'dark.' Its recorded history begins in 1979.
You imagine your daughter as someone with a bright spirit, perhaps independent and strong, yet possessing a certain enigmatic allure. This name is for the child who holds both light and shadow within her.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#6 in 1979
Total Births
17
First Recorded
1979
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