Кира
Kira
Kyra is a female given name in Russian, written as Кира (Kira).
Which one should you use?
Кира is the standard form, while Кирочка and Кируся are diminutive forms.
How do you pronounce it?
Kira
Did you know?
- While Кира is now primarily a female name in Russia, it was historically used as a male name, derived from the Greek word for 'lord' or 'master'.
- The name Кира is often associated with the Persian name 'Kourush', known in English as 'Cyrus'.
- In Russian culture, calling someone by a diminutive like Кирочка in a formal setting can be perceived as condescending rather than friendly.
Examples in context
- Кира, позвольте представитьсяKyra, allow me to introduce myself
- Мы рады приветствовать вас, КираWe are pleased to welcome you, Kyra
- Кира очень добрая.Kira ochen' dobraya.Kyra is very kind.
Example conversation
Ekaterina and Sergey are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- Екатерина EkaterinaСергей, ты видел Киру сегодня?Sergey, ty videl Kiru segodnya?Sergey, did you see Kyra today?
- Сергей SergeyНет, я не видел Киру.Net, ya ne videl Kiru.No, I haven't seen Kyra.
- Екатерина EkaterinaКира была в библиотеке.Kira byla v biblioteke.Kyra was in the library.
- Сергей SergeyТеперь я понял, где она.Teper' ya ponyal, gde ona.Now I understand where she is.
