Ciara
/ˈkɪərə/noun
An Irish feminine given name derived from the masculine name Ciarán.
Did you know?Ciara is the feminine form of Ciarán, a name associated with several early Irish saints, including Saint Ciarán of Saigir and Saint Ciarán of Clonmacnoise.
Etymological Timeline
Early Irish
Old Irish
ciar
“Dark, black, or dusky”
Early Medieval Ireland
Old Irish
Ciarán
“Little dark one, formed with the diminutive suffix -án”
6th Century
Irish
Ciarán
“A personal name borne by prominent Irish saints”
Medieval Ireland
Irish
Ciara
“Feminine form associated with Ciarán”
Modern Irish
Irish
Ciara
“An Irish feminine given name”
Modern English
English
Ciara
“A personal name commonly pronounced KEER-ə”