Cyrene was an ancient Greek and later Roman city near present-day Shahhat, Libya. It was the oldest and most important of the five Greek cities, known as the pentapoleis, in the region. It gave eastern Libya the classical name Cyrenaica that it has retained to modern times.

What does Cyrene name mean?

In Greek mythology, Cyrene (/saɪˈriːniː/) or Kyrene (Ancient Greek: Κῡρήνη Kyrēnē means "sovereign queen"), was a Thessalian princess, and later, the queen and ruler of the North African city of Cyrene.

What is the meaning of Cyra?

Persian. Meaning. Sun, Throne, Lord, Born in the light. Other names. Related names.