Meaning: Lordly
The story
Cyril comes from the Greek Kyrillos, related to kyrios, lord. Several early Christian saints bore the name, including the missionary associated with the Glagolitic writing tradition.
Nicknames
- Cy
Spellings & variants
- Kyrillos
- Kirill
- Cyrille
- Cirilo
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Cyril comes from Greek.
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