What Does the Name Lyra Mean

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The name Lyra comes from Astronomy roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Lyra below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Lyra Name Meaning

AstronomyThe name of the constellation in the northern sky containing the star Vega. It is said to be shaped after the lyre of Orpheus.

Origin: AstronomyGender: Girl
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1 Lark
2 Linzi
3 Láilá
4 Lilli
5 Lorie
6 Lorene
7 Leyla
8 Libi
9 Leanna
10 Lavena
11 Lía
12 Latoya
13 Liat
14 Ligaya
15 Lizzy
16 Liz
17 Linda
18 Lesley
19 Lída
20 Lesia
21 Lissa
22 Lagle
23 Lone
24 Lidija
25 Lalla
26 Lacey
27 Lovise
28 Ling
29 Leena
30 Lilo
31 Liliya
32 London
33 Letha
34 Leta
35 Laurie
36 Liisa
37 Lilija
38 Lexie
39 Lieke
40 Ljuba
41 Llora
42 Livvy
43 Leeba
44 Lally
45 Leola
46 Lavina
47 Linsay
48 Laelia
49 Linnet
50 Leah
51 Lamis
52 Lottie
53 Lola
54 Lali
55 Lenore
56 Lata
57 Lorna
58 Liina
59 Lamija
60 Laure
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