"I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon."
Christian Name · Irish/Gaelic Origin
Keira Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Keira
girl
Keira means "Dark-haired; Little dark one", a girl's name of Irish/Gaelic origin. The name Keira does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Keira celebrates the diverse beauty of God's creation — every shade, every form, fearfully and wonderfully made.
Is Keira in the Bible?
No — the name Keira does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Dark-haired; Little dark one", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Keira.
Pronunciation:/KEER-uh/
OriginIrish/Gaelic
MeaningDark-haired; Little dark one
What does Keira mean?
Keira is a girl name of Irish/Gaelic origin meaning "Dark-haired; Little dark one". Keira echoes the beloved in Song of Solomon: 'I am black, but comely.' Beauty in Scripture is not limited to one type — the beloved's dark beauty was celebrated, and God's beauty manifests in infinite diversity.
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What does Keira mean in the Bible?
Keira means "Dark-haired; Little dark one" and is a name of Irish/Gaelic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Keira echoes the beloved in Song of Solomon: 'I am black, but comely.' Beauty in Scripture is not limited to one type — the beloved's dark beauty was celebrated, and God's beauty manifests in infinite diversity.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Keira?
Keira is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Dark-haired; Little dark one" — not because Scripture names anyone Keira.
"I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made."
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Which books of the Bible mention Keira?
Keira is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Keira?
Keira celebrates the diverse beauty of God's creation — every shade, every form, fearfully and wonderfully made.
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Names like Keira
Other Irish/Gaelic biblical names that share the spirit of "Dark-haired; Little dark one" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Keira
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Brecken
boy
"Speckled; Freckled; Dappled"
Keira & Brecken
Declan
boy
"Full of goodness; Man of prayer"
Keira & Declan
Declan
boy
"Full of goodness; Man of prayer"
Keira & Declan
Keegan
boy
"Son of fire; Small flame"
Keira & Keegan
Nolan
boy
"Noble; Famous; Champion"
Keira & Nolan
Nolan
boy
"Famous; Noble; Champion"
Keira & Nolan
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Keira name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Keira
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Keira?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Keira?
You can read every verse where Keira appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.