Cyria

Cirya, also known as Celia, Kirya, Sirya or Silya, was a princess of Quinquegentiani and daughter of king Nubel during the middle of the 4th century, in Kabylia.

Cyria is probably derived from "Kyria", meaning "Mistress" or "Lady". evoking a title of nobility and high status and respect, often associated with attributes of leadership and authority .

Syrius (in Latin) means bright star of the sky or, heat, fire, intensity. Nicknamed the star of the dog -> Stella Canicula

Anthroponomy Variations of the name are: Celia, Cyria, Cirya, Kyria, Kirya, Sylia, Silya, Syria or Sirya.

The name Cyria is derived from the Berber word "Tissirt" meaning quern-stone. The name shares the same origins as the historical city Cirta. A popular variant of the name is Silya/Celya.

It is a popular name in Lebanon and Maghreb countries (Algeria more specifically).

Biography She was the daughter of the regulus (King) of the maurii and the christian donatist Flavius Nubel, a quinquegentianii general in the army, which had a huge disposition of wealth. Her brothers Firmus, Samak, Maskazal, Dyus and Mazuka, revolted against the emperor Valentinian I and were defeated by Theodosius as a direct cause of the treason of their brother Gildon.