proper noun · femininefirst declension

Syra

Syra f sg (genitive Syrae)

Classical[ˈsy.ra]Ecclesiastical[ˈsiː.ra]

Meaning

femininesingulara female given name from Ancient Greek, character in the play Mercator of Plautus

Syra, ae, f.,

I. the name of a slave, Plaut. Merc. 4, 5, 18; 2, 3, 79.

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Σύρα (Súra). Contrast syrus (“syrian”).

Quick answers

What does Syra mean in Latin?

Syra, a proper noun, means “a female given name from Ancient Greek, character in the play Mercator of Plautus”.

What is the genitive of Syra?

The genitive singular is Syrae. Syra is feminine, first declension.

How do you pronounce Syra?

In classical Latin, [ˈsy.ra]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [ˈsiː.ra].