Keira (given name)

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Keira
Pronunciation /ˈkɪərə/ KEER
GenderUsually female
Origin
Word/name Gaelic
MeaningLittle Dark One
Region of originWorldwide
Other names
Related names Ciara, Kiera, Kira

Keira is a feminine given name. It is an Anglicized version of "Ciara" and means "Little Dark One". [1]

People named Keira include:

Fictional characters include:

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References

  1. Macleod, Iseabail; Freedman, Terry (1995). The Dictionary of First Names (Wordsworth Reference). Ware: Wordsworth Editions. p. 42. ISBN   978-1-85326-366-8.