カイラ
kaira
The Japanese form of the female given name Kyra is カイラ (kaira).
カイラ is used as a female given name.
How do you pronounce it?
kaira
Did you know?
- Depending on the kanji used, カイラ could be written with characters meaning 'ocean' and 'silk', reflecting a desire for the child to be both vast and refined.
- The Katakana script used for カイラ is specifically used to signal to Japanese readers that the name is of foreign origin.
- Because the sound 'L' does not exist in Japanese, the 'r' in 'Kyra' is approximated by the Japanese 'r' sound, which is a blend between 'r', 'l' and 'd'.
Examples in context
- カイラさんは親切な人です。Kaira-san wa shinsetsu na hito desu.Kyra is a kind person.
- あそこにカイラさんがいます。Asoko ni Kaira-san ga imasu.Kyra is over there.
- カイラさんは学生ですか？Kaira-san wa gakusei desu ka?Is Kyra a student?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new classmate.
- 大翔 Hirotoカイラさんはどこにいますか？Kaira-san wa doko ni imasu ka?Where is Kyra?
- 陽葵 Himari彼女はあそこにいますよ。Kanojo wa asoko ni imasu yo.She is over there.
- 大翔 Hirotoカイラさんはとても元気ですね。Kaira-san wa totemo genki desu ne.Kyra is very energetic, isn't she?
- 陽葵 Himariはい、本当に明るい人です。Hai, hontō ni akarui hito desu.Yes, she is a truly bright person.
