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Cyrillus is a male first name, meaning 'the rightful lord and master' or alternatively 'the lord (God)'. Other variants of the name include Cyrillus, Kyrillus, and others.
What does the name Cyrillus mean?
The name Cyrillus means 'the rightful lord and master' or 'the lord (God)'. This form is a diminutive of the Ancient Greek term kýrios (Κύριος), which means 'the lord (God)' or 'the master'. Since the 18th century, the male name Cyrillus has been used in Germany. It was named after Saint Cyrillus of Saloniki, who lived in the 9th century and is regarded as the apostle of the Slavs, as he evangelized in Slavic regions. He is also the namesake of the Cyrillic alphabet. Notable variants include Kirill and Kyrill (Russian), Cyrille (French), Cyril (English), Kiril (Bulgarian), and Ciril (Slavic). The feminine form of the name is Cyrielle.
Where does the name Cyrillus come from?
The first name Cyrillus has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the rightful lord and master' or 'the lord (God)'. The Ancient Greek word kýrios stands for 'the lord (God)' or 'the master'.
How do you pronounce Cyrillus?
The pronunciation of Cyrillus is three syllables as 'Zy-ril-lus' [tsyˈʁɪ.lʊs]. The even syllable structure provides a harmonious rhythm. The ending '-us' gives the name a classical character. Cyrillus has a dignified and historical aura - soft in sound sequence and with solemn grace.
When is the name day of Cyrillus?
The name days for Cyrillus are celebrated on February 14 (Saint Cyrillus, Bishop of Jerusalem and Church Father), March 18 (Saint Cyrillus, Patriarch of Alexandria and Church Father), and June 27 (Saint Cyrillus, Apostle of the Slavs).
Popularity
In Germany, Cyrillus is a rare first name that has not yet appeared in the German name popularity lists. Its best ranking was in 1931, reaching 516th place in the name charts of the Netherlands. In the last ten years, Cyrillus has been given about 30 times there, placing it 1,408th in the ten-year statistics. Between 1930 and 2024, it ranks 1,183rd in the Netherlands.
Famous people
- Cyrillus Johansson (Swedish architect)
- Cyrillus Kreek (Estonian composer)
- Saint Cyrillus (Bishop of Jerusalem and Church Father)
Frequently asked questions about the name Cyrillus
What is the origin of the name Cyrillus?
Cyrillus has its roots in Ancient Greek, derived from the word 'kýrios', which means 'the lord' or 'the master'.
What does the name Cyrillus mean?
The name Cyrillus is translated as 'the rightful lord and master' or 'the lord (God)'.
How popular is the name Cyrillus?
Since the 18th century, the name Cyrillus has been used in Germany, gaining popularity through Saint Cyrillus of Saloniki, who is regarded as the apostle of the Slavs.