Cesira

Cesira is the Italian variant of the name Cesara, which is regarded as the feminine form of the Latin name Caesar. Originally, this name served as a Roman cognomen for members of the Julian family.

What does the name Cesira mean?

The meaning of the name Cesira is not definitively clarified. However, it is often folk-etymologically interpreted as "the one cut from the womb," which goes back to the Roman writer Pliny, who reported that the first bearer was born by cesarean section. In antiquity, there were also three other interpretations of the name. The origin of Cesira lies in the Latin language and is derived from the terms cædo and cædĕre, which mean "to cut," "to cut out," "to slaughter," "to strike," "to hew," and "to destroy." Some sources also refer to a connection with the name Cesio. Cesira was traditionally used mainly in Lombardy. Alternatives to this name include Cäsarina, Cäsarine, Cesaria, Cesarina, Cesarine, and Cezara. The male variants include Cäsar, Casar, Caesarius, Cesar, Cesare, Cezar, and Cezary. The name gained widespread use due to the veneration of the famous general and emperor Gaius Julius Caesar, who lived in the 1st century BC.

Where does the name Cesira come from?

Cesira is a female first name with Latin roots, meaning "the one cut from the womb." The Latin

How do you pronounce Cesira?

Cesira is pronounced as 'tse-sira'.

When is the name day of Cesira?

The name day for Cesira is celebrated on March 15.

Popularity

In Germany, Cesira is considered a rare first name. It has not yet appeared in the local name popularity lists. In Austria, the name recorded its best placement in 1985, reaching 577th place in the name charts. Between 1984 and 2024, Cesira was given as a first name in Austria fewer than 10 times, placing it at 7,542nd. In the last ten years, no child has been named that way.

Nicknames & pet names

Cesi / Cess

Famous people

• Cesira Ferrani (Italian opera singer)