Cyrile
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Cyrile
Cyrile is derived from the Greek name Kyrillos (Κύριλλος), meaning "lordly" or "of the Lord," stemming from the Greek word kyrios meaning "lord." The name is primarily used in French and English-speaking Christian communities, with notable historical context including Saint Cyril of Alexandria and Saint Cyril the Apostle to the Slavs, whose missionary work contributed to the name's spread throughout Christian Europe and Eastern Orthodox traditions.
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Etymology
Cyrile is derived from the Greek name Kyrillos (Κύριλλος), meaning "lordly" or "of the Lord," stemming from the Greek word kyrios meaning "lord." The name is primarily used in French and English-speaking Christian communities, with notable historical context including Saint Cyril of Alexandria and Saint Cyril the Apostle to the Slavs, whose missionary work contributed to the name's spread throughout Christian Europe and Eastern Orthodox traditions.
Cyrile currently ranks #2,734 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1972.
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