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    Kira

    KEER-uh

    Russian/Persian
    Girl
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Throne; Sun; Beam of light
    Origin
    Russian/Persian
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Kira does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Throne; Sun; Beam of light", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Kira.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    2000s (0.054% of births), currently rising
    Spiritual meaning
    Kira sits in heavenly places — raised up with Christ, granted the overcomer's throne, seated with the Father in glory.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Ephesians 2:6

      "And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus."

    • Revelation 3:21

      "To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne."

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