Cyriel

The first name Cyriel is a Dutch variant of Cyriac or Cyril, which has its origin in the ancient Greek Kyrillos ‎(Κύριλλος). Translated into German, it means 'the one who belongs to the Lord,' 'the lordly,' 'the lord,' 'the ruler,' 'the master,' or 'the sovereign.'

What does the name Cyriel mean?

Cyriel is a Dutch form of the name Cyriac or Cyril, which has its origin in the ancient Greek Kyrillos ‎(Κύριλλος). The name translates into German as 'the one who belongs to the Lord,' 'the lordly,' 'the lord,' 'the ruler,' 'the master,' or 'the sovereign.' The roots of the name lie in the ancient Greek term kýrios (κύριος), meaning 'the lord,' 'the master,' and 'the ruler.' The name gained prominence through the two saints Cyril and Methodius, who were born in the 9th century in Thessaloniki and served as Christian missionaries among the Slavic peoples in Great Moravia and Pannonia. Their influence on the cultural development of the Slavs earned them the title 'Apostles of the Slavs.' Saint Cyril also lent his name to the 'Cyrillic alphabet.' There are numerous variants, including Kyrillus, Kyril, Kyrill, Kiril, Kirill, Kirils, and Kiro. Variants starting with 'C' include Cyrillus, Cyrill, Cyrille, Cyrillo, Cyryl, Ciril, Cirill, Cirilo, Cirillo, and Cirillu.

Where does the name Cyriel come from?

Cyriel is a masculine first name of Greek origin, meaning 'the one who belongs to the Lord.' The etymology comes from the ancient Greek term kýrios (κύριος), meaning 'the lord,' 'the master,' or 'the ruler.' This name is common in the Dutch language.

How do you pronounce Cyriel?

The pronunciation of Cyriel is two to three syllables and is characterized by a gentle, flowing sound. It is usually pronounced as 'Cy-ri-el' [siˈʁiːɛl], starting with a bright, clear vowel that gives the name a sense of lightness. The ending '-el' provides a soft, slightly closed sound that conveys stability. At the same time, the sequence of vowels remains fluid, giving Cyriel a balanced and calm note - soft, structured, and elegant.

When is the name day of Cyriel?

The name days for Cyriel are February 14, March 18, and June 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Cyriel is a rather rare first name. In 2012, it ranked 3,479th on the list of the most popular masculine first names. Between 2010 and 2024, the name was given in Germany fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,082nd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Famous people

• Cyriel Buysse (writer from Belgium)
• Cyriel Dessers (Belgian football player)
• Cyriel Verschaeve (writer from Belgium)