Lyra

Meaning & origin

Lyra is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from the word for a lyre or harp. It also refers to a small constellation in the northern hemisphere, which includes the bright star Vega. A well-known fictional bearer is Lyra Belacqua, the central character in Philip Pullman’s *His Dark Materials* trilogy.

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Famous people with the first name Lyra

• Lyra Valkyria Irish wrestler
• Vivien Lyra Blair American child actress
• Lyra McKee Writer

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