Syra

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SY-rah'SY-ruh'2 syllables
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ทGreek
Graceful

MEANING

BrightRadiant

ORIGIN

Greek

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from 'Syrus', meaning 'of Syria'.

CULTURAL NOTES

The name Syra is often associated with brightness and light, reflecting its etymological roots.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, the name has been found in ancient Greek texts and has been associated with individuals from the region of Syria.

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆArabic
Melodic

MEANING

Princess

ORIGIN

Arabic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Arabic root 'syr', meaning 'princess'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Arabic cultures, the name Syra can be associated with nobility and grace.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used traditionally in Arabic-speaking regions, often in royal contexts.

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FAQs About Syra

The name Syra means "bright, radiant" in Greek, "princess" in Arabic.
Syra has Greek and Arabic origins. Derived from 'Syrus', meaning 'of Syria'.
Syra is pronounced SY-rah (SY-ruh). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Syra include Sy, Sisi.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Syra include Lyla, Aria, Zara.
The most common spelling is Syra. Alternative spellings include Sira, Cira.