Kyros

The first name Kyros (Κύρος) is the Greek variant of the Latinized name Cyrus, which has its origin in the Old Persian Kurus (Kūruš). It is often translated as 'the gracious ruler over enemies' or interpreted as 'the ruler with a kind judgment over his adversaries'.

What does the name Kyros mean?

Kyros (Κύρος) is the masculine form of the name that traces back to the Latinized Cyrus and is derived from the Old Persian Kurus (Kūruš). The meaning of Kyros can be understood as 'the gracious ruler over enemies' or 'the ruler with a kind judgment over enemies.' The name has additional roots in the Old Persian word Kūrush or Kūruš (کوروش), meaning 'foresighted', 'perceptive', and 'young'. A derivation from the Ancient Greek term kýrios (κύριος) would interpret it as 'the lord', 'the master', or 'the ruler'. In antiquity, Kyros was often associated with 'the sun', 'the son of the sun', or 'like the sun', based on the Old Persian words kho or khur (خور) for 'the sun' and vash (وش) for 'to wish', 'good', or 'beautiful'. However, the exact origin of the name remains unclear. Variants of the name include Korosch (Persian), Kurosch and Kurusch (Old Persian), Koresh (Hebrew), Ciro (Spanish), and Cyr (French). The feminine form of the name is Kyra.

Where does the name Kyros come from?

The origin of the first name Kyros lies in Ancient Greek and Old Persian, with meanings such as 'the master' or 'the lord'. The etymological roots are Kūrush or Kūruš (کوروش) in Old Persian for 'foresighted', 'perceptive', and 'young' or kýrios (κύριος) in Ancient Greek for 'the lord', as well as kho or khur (خور) in Old Persian for 'the sun' and vash (وش) for 'to wish', 'good', or 'beautiful'. The name is rooted in the German and Greek languages.

How do you pronounce Kyros?

The pronunciation of Kyros is two syllables and clearly structured. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as 'Kü-ros' [ˈkyːʁɔs], which creates an open and stable sound movement. The part 'ros' provides a rounded, slightly resonant conclusion. Thus, Kyros conveys a calm and sovereign impression - sonorous, elegant, and with an ancient, regal aura.

When is the name day of Kyros?

The name day for Kyros is celebrated on January 31.

Popularity

In Germany, Kyros is considered a rare first name. In 2023, it reached the 5,488th place in the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2019, when it reached 3,920th place. In the last ten years, Kyros has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 7,203rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,508th.

Famous people

• Kyros (Patriarch of Constantinople)
• Kyros the Younger (Satrap ca. 408 BC)
• Kyros of Panopolis (Byzantine author and official)