Kiril
Bulgarian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kiril
Kiril means "lord" or "master" and derives from the Greek name Kyrillos (Κύριλλος), which comes from the Greek word "kyrios" (κύριος) meaning "lord." The name is primarily used in Slavic Orthodox Christian cultures, particularly in Russia, Bulgaria, and Serbia, with historical significance through Saint Cyril, the 9th-century missionary who helped develop the Cyrillic alphabet.
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Etymology
Kiril means "lord" or "master" and derives from the Greek name Kyrillos (Κύριλλος), which comes from the Greek word "kyrios" (κύριος) meaning "lord." The name is primarily used in Slavic Orthodox Christian cultures, particularly in Russia, Bulgaria, and Serbia, with historical significance through Saint Cyril, the 9th-century missionary who helped develop the Cyrillic alphabet.
Kiril currently ranks #13,070 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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