Kyrillus

Kyrillus is a masculine first name of Greek origin, tracing back to the ancient Greek name Kyrillos ‎(Κύριλλος). Its German translation includes terms like 'the Lord', 'the Ruler', 'the Master', and 'the Teacher'. The name is derived from the ancient Greek word kýrios (κύριος), which also means 'the Lord', 'the Master', or 'the Ruler'.

What does the name Kyrillus mean?

The name Kyrillus has Greek origins and traces back to the ancient Greek name Kyrillos ‎(Κύριλλος). It translates into English as 'the Lord', 'the Ruler', 'the Master', or 'the Teacher'. The origin lies in the ancient Greek term kýrios (κύριος), which means 'the Lord', 'the Master', and 'the Ruler'. The name became well-known through Saints Cyril and Methodius, two brothers from Thessaloniki who lived in the 9th century and worked as Christian missionaries among the Slavic peoples of Great Moravia and Pannonia. Their work had a profound influence on the cultural development of the Slavs, for which they received the title 'Apostles of the Slavs'. Saint Cyril also gave his name to the 'Cyrillic alphabet'. Various spellings of the name include Kyril, Kyrill, Kiril, Kirill, Kirils, and Kiro. Forms that begin with 'C' include Cyrillus, Cyril, Cyrill, Cyrille, Cyrillo, Cyriel, Cyryl, Ciril, Cirill, Cirilo, Cirillo, and Cirillu.

Where does the name Kyrillus come from?

The name Kyrillus has its roots in ancient Greek and means 'the Lord'.

How do you pronounce Kyrillus?

The pronunciation of Kyrillus is three syllables and is pronounced as 'Ky-ril-lus' [kyˈʁɪlʊs]. The rounded Ü sound at the beginning gives the name a noble and appealing tone, while the ending -us leaves a classical, almost sacred impression. Kyrillus radiates dignity and scholarship, conveying a cultivated, historical character with intellectual depth.

When is the name day of Kyrillus?

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

Popularity

In Germany, Kyrillus is a rare first name. It has not appeared in the German name popularity lists so far. In Austria, the name reached its best ranking in 1995, coming in at 419th place in the name charts. From 1984 to 2024, Kyrillus was given fewer than 10 times in Austria, placing it at 3,189th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Kyrill / Pyrilus

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