Quick answer
Lyra is a girl name.
Pronunciation: English /ˈlaɪ.ɹə/; English /ˈlɪɹ.ə/.
Meaning and history
The name of the constellation in the northern sky containing the star Vega. It is said to be shaped after the lyre of Orpheus. This is the name of the main character in the His Dark Materials series of books by Philip Pullman (beginning 1995).
Notes and context
Usage: astronomy