Kira

יַקִירָה

• Gender: Female
• Origin: Jew-ish
• Meaning: precious

• Kira appears across many cultures and languages, but in Jewish contexts it is often understood as a short form of the Hebrew yakirah, meaning "precious" or "dear." That lovely etymological connection gives the name a layer of tenderness beneath its crisp, modern exterior. It is stylish and international with a warm Jewish root that most people would never guess unless you chose to share it.

  Sleek, modern, and effortlessly global, this is a name that works across cultures and languages without breaking a sweat. It feels strong and feminine at once, with a sharpness that gives it real presence. A hidden Hebrew endearment meaning "precious" wrapped in a thoroughly contemporary package — Kira is a polished and versatile gem.

• Alternate Spellings: Kyra, Kirra, Keira, Kiera, Keera, Kirah, Keerah
• Hebrew Equivalent:
  Yakira
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Adele
  ,
  Alisa
  ,
  Jason
  ,
  Alexander
• Theme: positive qualities