Lyra Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Lira surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

What Lyra means

Not every Lyra is related, but the name itself grew out of Lira. Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “Lyre”.

The two spellings differ in a small detail: Lyra has “y” where Lira has “i”. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. You may also find the name written Liras.

Get the complete Lyra report, with a museum-style coat of arms.