Ciara Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Ciara means dark-haired, dark one. Feminine form of Irish ciar, meaning dark or black

Ciara is the feminine form of Ciarán and comes from the Irish word ciar, meaning dark, often understood as dark-haired. It is linked to Saint Ciara, an early Irish abbess, and to a number of local saints honoured in Irish tradition. The name has spread widely and now has many spellings, from Kiera to Kiara, though these can drift from the original pronunciation. In Ireland it is a familiar, friendly choice that feels established without being old-fashioned, and it pairs easily with both Irish and English middle names.

Variants of Ciara

KiaraKeiraKieraCiaran

Well-known people named Ciara

Ciara Harris.

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