Cyrene

Meaning of Cyrene

Cyrene traces back to the ancient Greek Κυρήνη, a nymph credited with founding the North African city of Cyrene, and conveys the sense of a “sovereign queen” or “lady.” Pronounced sigh-REEN (/saɪˈriːn/), the name sidesteps any direct association with the sirens of myth despite phonetic resemblance. In the United States, Cyrene remains rare yet steady: Social Security data lists 11 newborns bearing the name in 2024 (ranked 939th), with annual occurrences hovering between 10 and 13 over the past five years. With so few namesakes each season, it is unlikely that two Cyrenes will share the same kindergarten class, but its occasional revival suggests enduring appeal for parents seeking a name that balances classical heritage with contemporary individuality.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as sigh-REEN (/saɪˈriːn/)

• Serene
• Sirena
• Cyra
• Seren
• Seraphine
• Cyrilla
• Cerys