Ciaira
Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ciaira
The name 'Ciaira' is a modern variant of 'Ciara', derived from the Irish Gaelic word *ciar* meaning "dark" or "black," typically interpreted as "dark-haired" or "dark beauty." It is primarily used in Irish and English-speaking cultures, often within Christian (particularly Catholic) communities, with notable historical context from Saint Ciara, a 7th-century Irish abbess.
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Etymology
The name 'Ciaira' is a modern variant of 'Ciara', derived from the Irish Gaelic word *ciar* meaning "dark" or "black," typically interpreted as "dark-haired" or "dark beauty." It is primarily used in Irish and English-speaking cultures, often within Christian (particularly Catholic) communities, with notable historical context from Saint Ciara, a 7th-century Irish abbess.
Ciaira currently ranks #14,244 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
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