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Lyra Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "lyra" is "lyre", and is used often for "girls".

Name
lyra
Meaning
lyre
Pronunciation
lye-ruh or lee-ruh
Used for
girls
Syllables
2

Lyra Name Details

The name Lyra is derived from the Greek word 'lyra' which means 'lyre', a musical instrument similar to a small harp. In Greek mythology, Lyra was the name of the lyre played by the musician Orpheus. The name became popular in recent years due to its association with the fictional character Lyra Belacqua from Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials' series.

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