Kyrilla

Kyrilla is the feminine form of the Old German name Kyrill, which has its origin in the Ancient Greek Kyrillos ‎(Κύριλλος). The name translates into German as "the rightful lady", "the one who belongs to the lord", "the ruler", "the mistress", "the sovereign", or "the master".

What does the name Kyrilla mean?

Kyrilla is the feminine counterpart of Kyrill and is derived from the Ancient Greek Kyrillos ‎(Κύριλλος). The meaning of the name can be understood in German as "the rightful lady", "the one who belongs to the lord", "the ruler", "the mistress", "the sovereign", or "the master". The roots are found in the Ancient Greek term kýrios (κύριος), which means "the lord", "the master", and "the ruler". The name became famous through Saints Cyril and Methodius, two Greek brothers from Byzantium who were born in the 9th century in Thessaloniki and served as Christian missionaries among the Slavic peoples. Their influence shaped the cultural development of all Slavs, which is why they received the title "Apostles of the Slavs". The name Kyrill also gave its name to the "Cyrillic alphabet". Other variants of the name include Cyrilla, Cyrielle, Cyrelle, Cirila, Cirilla, and Kirila.

Where does the name Kyrilla come from?

The name Kyrilla has its roots in Ancient Greek and means "the rightful lady". The word origins come from kýrios (κύριος), which means "the lord", "the master", or "the ruler". It is common in Old German and German language.

How do you pronounce Kyrilla?

The pronunciation of Kyrilla is soft yet structured, with a slightly classical sound. It is usually pronounced as "Ky-ril-la" [kyˈʁɪla] or [kɪˈrɪlə], starting with a bright, slightly tense sound. The double consonant creates a harmonious density, while the open vowels keep the sound flowing. The open ending gives the name breadth and a gentle resonance. Thus, Kyrilla radiates elegance and independence – melodic, nuanced, and with a calm, sonorous presence.

When is the name day of Kyrilla?

The name day of Kyrilla is celebrated on February 14, March 18, and June 27.

Popularity

Kyrilla is a rather rare name in Germany. It has not been listed in German name statistics so far. In Austria, it reached its highest ranking of 829th place in the name charts in 1998. Between 1984 and 2024, Kyrilla was chosen as a first name in Austria less than 10 times, which earned it the 7,542nd place. In the last ten years, the name has not been used there.

Nicknames & pet names

Kyri