Kyryl
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kyryl
Kyryl 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 predominantly used in Ukrainian and Russian Orthodox Christian cultures, with historical prominence through Saint Cyril of Alexandria and Saint Cyril the Apostle to the Slavs, who helped Christianize Eastern Europe.
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Etymology
Kyryl 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 predominantly used in Ukrainian and Russian Orthodox Christian cultures, with historical prominence through Saint Cyril of Alexandria and Saint Cyril the Apostle to the Slavs, who helped Christianize Eastern Europe.
Kyryl currently ranks #298 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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