What origin is the name Cyrene?

Cyrene comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Cyrene a popular name?

Cyrene is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Cyrene?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Cyrene — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Cyrene

Q: Is Cyrene a rare name?

Yes. Cyrene does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cyrene

Cyrene

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Cyrene is a greek girl's name meaning "A Greek name representing a mythological nymph. In ancient history, it was also the name of a significant North African city.".

Cyrene is a girl name of greek origin meaning "A Greek name representing a mythological nymph. In ancient history, it was also the name of a significant North African city.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Greek name representing a mythological nymph. In ancient history, it was also the name of a significant North African city.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Cyrene

Very rare in US records

What does Cyrene mean?

Cyrene is a girl name of greek origin meaning "A Greek name representing a mythological nymph. In ancient history, it was also the name of a significant North African city.".