Greek girl name
Lyra Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Lyra means lyre. From Greek lyra, the lyre, and the name of a northern constellation.
Lyra comes from the Greek word lyra, the stringed instrument called the lyre, and is also the name of a small northern constellation containing the bright star Vega. In Greek myth the lyre of Orpheus was placed in the sky after his death. The name rose in English-speaking countries after Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials, whose heroine is Lyra Belacqua. It is musical, starry and uncommon without being hard to say.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce Lyra
LY·rah
Lyra has 2 syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable (shown in bold). Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Lyra
LyriaLyreLira
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lyra mean?
Lyra means "lyre". From Greek lyra, the lyre, and the name of a northern constellation.
How do you pronounce Lyra?
Lyra is pronounced LY-rah.
What is the origin of Lyra?
Lyra is a Greek girl name.
How many syllables are in Lyra?
Lyra has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first one.
What are other spellings of Lyra?
Other spellings and forms include Lyria, Lyre, Lira.