Ciara
Ciara is a Christian girl name of Irish origin, meaning “Dark-haired”.
| Meaning | Dark-haired |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Irish |
| Pronunciation | KEER-ah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Ireland, United Kingdom, United States |
Meaning and origin of Ciara
Ciara is the feminine form of Ciarán, from the Irish ciar 'dark, black', usually understood as 'dark-haired' or 'dark-complexioned'. It was revived in the twentieth century and spread widely in Ireland and Britain. Outside Ireland it is often pronounced SEE-ah-ra, as with the American singer Ciara. The spellings Kiara and Keira come from the same pronunciation.
Is Ciara a Christian name?
An early Irish saint, Ciar of Kilkeary, was honoured with the name, and its link to the popular saints named Ciarán keeps it familiar in Catholic Ireland.
How popular is Ciara?
Very common in Ireland and widely used in Britain and North America.
Gifts with the name Ciara
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Ciara
Names similar to Ciara
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ciara mean?
Ciara means 'Dark-haired'. It is of Irish origin.
Is Ciara a Christian name?
An early Irish saint, Ciar of Kilkeary, was honoured with the name, and its link to the popular saints named Ciarán keeps it familiar in Catholic Ireland.
How do you pronounce Ciara?
Ciara is pronounced KEER-ah.
Is Ciara a boy or girl name?
Ciara is usually a girl name.