Ciara
Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ciara
Ciara is the Irish feminine form of Ciarán, derived from the Irish word "ciar" meaning "dark" or "black," with the diminutive suffix "-án" originally applied to the male name.
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Etymology
Ciara is the Irish feminine form of Ciarán, derived from the Irish word "ciar" meaning "dark" or "black," with the diminutive suffix "-án" originally applied to the male name. The name is primarily used in Irish and Irish-diaspora cultures, with historical roots in Irish Catholicism, notably borne by Saint Ciarán of Saighir, one of Ireland's early Christian saints.
Ciara currently ranks #1,408 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.
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