"And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus."
Christian Name · Russian/Persian Origin
Kira Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Kira
girl
Kira means "Throne; Sun; Beam of light", a girl's name of Russian/Persian origin. The name Kira does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Kira sits in heavenly places — raised up with Christ, granted the overcomer's throne, seated with the Father in glory.
Is Kira 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.
Pronunciation:/KEER-uh/
OriginRussian/Persian
MeaningThrone; Sun; Beam of light
What does Kira mean?
Kira is a girl name of Russian/Persian origin meaning "Throne; Sun; Beam of light". Kira sits enthroned — and believers are seated with Christ in heavenly places. 'And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.' Kira's throne is in the heavenlies.
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What does Kira mean in the Bible?
Kira means "Throne; Sun; Beam of light" and is a name of Russian/Persian origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Kira sits enthroned — and believers are seated with Christ in heavenly places. 'And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.' Kira's throne is in the heavenlies.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Kira?
Kira is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Throne; Sun; Beam of light" — not because Scripture names anyone Kira.
"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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Which books of the Bible mention Kira?
Kira is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Kira?
Kira sits in heavenly places — raised up with Christ, granted the overcomer's throne, seated with the Father in glory.
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Kira name meaning: frequently asked questions
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Kira?
You can read every verse where Kira 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.