Kira-Nerys
Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Kira-Nerys
Kira derives from the Russian name Кира (feminine form of Kirill), which comes from the Greek name Kyrios meaning "lord" or "master," while Nerys is a Welsh name meaning "lady" or "noble," derived from the Welsh element "ner" (lord/noble).
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Etymology
Kira derives from the Russian name Кира (feminine form of Kirill), which comes from the Greek name Kyrios meaning "lord" or "master," while Nerys is a Welsh name meaning "lady" or "noble," derived from the Welsh element "ner" (lord/noble).
The compound name Kira-Nerys combines Russian-Greek and Welsh cultural traditions; it gained recognition through the character Nerys Kira from the science fiction series *Star Trek: Deep Space Nine* (1993-1999), which reversed the typical name order and popularized this pairing in English-speaking cultures.
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Kira-Nerys currently ranks #3,912 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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