- Greek origin, meaning "lady" or "mistress".
- Slavic origin, meaning "chosen" or "superior".
- Persian origin, meaning "sun" or "ray of light".
- African origin, meaning "gift" or "blessing".
- Sanskrit origin, meaning "mountain stream" or "crystal clear water".
- Irish origin, meaning "dark-haired" or "brown-haired".
- In English-speaking countries, Kyra is often used as a diminutive form of the name Kira.
