Keira
/keiɾa/from spelling rules
Keira is a female given name in Spanish.
How do you pronounce it?
/keiɾa/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers may confuse the name Keira with the word quiera, which is a form of the verb 'querer' meaning 'to want' or 'to love'.
- Unlike many traditional Spanish names, Keira does not have a standard 'santo' or feast day in the Catholic calendar of Spain.
- Because the name starts with 'K', it stands out visually in Spanish, as the letter 'k' is almost exclusively used for foreign words and names.
Examples in context
- Keira es una niña muy inteligente.Keira is a very intelligent girl.
- ¿Conoces a Keira?Do you know Keira?
- Keira vive en Madrid.Keira lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are talking about a friend at a cafe.
- Javier¿Has visto a Keira hoy?Have you seen Keira today?
- LucíaNo, no he visto a Keira.No, I haven't seen Keira.
- JavierElla es una gran amiga.She is a great friend.
- LucíaSí, Keira es muy simpática.Yes, Keira is very nice.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
