Cyruss

Cyruss is predominantly an English spelling of the name Cyrus, which derives from the Latinized form Kyros (Κύρος) and traces back to the Old Persian name Kurus (Kūruš). The meaning of the name is 'the gracious ruler over enemies' as well as 'the far-sighted one' or 'the young man', derived from the Old Persian Kūrush.

What does the name Cyruss mean?

Cyruss is primarily an English variant of the name Cyrus, which has its roots in the Latinized form Kyros (Κύρος) and ultimately derives from the Old Persian Kurus (Kūruš). The name carries meanings such as 'the gracious ruler over enemies', 'the far-sighted one', and 'the young man', derived from the Old Persian Kūrush or Kūruš (کوروش), which means 'foreseeing', 'far-sighted', and 'young'. It may also stem from the Ancient Greek kýrios (κύριος), meaning 'the lord', 'the master', or 'the ruler'. In antiquity, Cyruss was often interpreted as 'the sun' or 'like the sun', based on the Old Persian terms kho or khur (خور) for 'the sun' and vash (وش) for 'may', 'good', or 'beautiful'. Other variants include Korosch, Kourosh (Persian), Kurosh, Kurosch, Kurush, and Kurusch (Old Persian), Koresh (Hebrew), Ciro (Spanish), Cyr (French), Kir, Cirus, and Syrus. The female counterpart is Kyra.

Where does the name Cyruss come from?

Cyruss is a male first name with Old Persian roots meaning 'the ruler'. The Ancient Greek origin is also relevant: Old Persian Kūrush or Kūruš (کوروش) stands for foreseeing, far-sighted, and young, while kýrios (κύριος) in Ancient Greek means 'the lord'. The Old Persian expressions kho or khur (خور) mean 'the sun', and vash (وش) can be translated as 'may', 'good', or 'beautiful'. The name is primarily found in the English language.

How do you pronounce Cyruss?

The pronunciation of Cyruss is two syllables and conveys a compact sound that feels slightly emphasized in its structure. The name is pronounced as 'Cy-russ' [ˈsiːʁʊs], starting with a long, bright vowel that gives it an open base. The double consonant structure at the end adds a certain density and a clear finish. Overall, the name feels clear and present – compact, structured, and with a slightly emphasized sound edge.

When is the name day of Cyruss?

The name day for Cyruss is celebrated on January 31.

Popularity

Cyruss is a rather rare first name in Germany. It has not recorded a single entry in the German first name charts so far. The best placement for the name Cyruss was in 1998, achieving 722nd place in the Scottish first name charts. From 1974 to 2024, Cyruss was given as a first name in Scotland less than 10 times, placing it at 4,203rd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.