Keira | Name Meaning & Origin

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Origin and Meaning of the Name Keira

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Gender:

Girl

Origin:

Gaelic

Meaning:

Dark

Pronunciation:

(KEER uh)   [Guide]

Form of:

Ciara

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Irish Names

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Keira is the anglicised form of Ciara, an Irish name derived from the Irish Gaelic word "ciar," meaning "dark." Actress Keira Knightley is a famous bearer.

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