Cirya, also known as Celia, Kirya, Sirya or Silya, was a princess of Quinquegentiani and daughter of king Nubel during the middle of the 4th century, in Kabylia.
Cyria is probably derived from "Kyria", meaning "Mistress" or "Lady". evoking a title of nobility and high status and respect, often associated with attributes of leadership and authority.
Syrius (in Latin) means bright star of the sky or, heat, fire, intensity. Nicknamed the star of the dog -> Stella Canicula
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Anthroponomy
Variations of the name are: Celia, Cyria, Cirya, Kyria, Kirya, Sylia, Silya, Syria or Sirya.
The name Cyria is derived from the Berber word "Tissirt" meaning quern-stone. The name shares the same origins as the historical city Cirta. A popular variant of the name is Silya/Celya.
It is a popular name in Lebanon and Maghreb countries (Algeria more specifically).
Biography
She was the daughter of the regulus (King) of the maurii and the christian donatist Flavius Nubel, a quinquegentianii general in the army, which had a huge disposition of wealth. Her brothers Firmus, Samak, Maskazal, Dyus and Mazuka, revolted against the emperor Valentinian I and were defeated by Theodosius as a direct cause of the treason of their brother Gildon.