At a Glance: Name: Cyrene – Origin: Greek mythological name of uncertain, possibly pre-Greek (Libyan) origin – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: sy-REE-nee
Cyrene is a Greek mythological name of uncertain, possibly pre-Greek (Libyan) origin girl's name. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Cyrene
Origin: Greek mythological name of uncertain, possibly pre-Greek (Libyan) origin.
A common claim: Cyrene means 'flame-bright' or 'she who cuts the moon, sovereign queen' Actually: The true origin of Cyrene is uncertain — it may come from a pre-Greek Libyan place or spring name, not from words meaning 'flame-bright' or 'moon.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Cyrene
Phonetic: sy-REE-nee IPA: /saɪˈriːni/
Popularity of Cyrene
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1912–2024.
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