Ciril
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- Name
- Ciril
- Gender
- Boy name
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Ciril is a Romance and South Slavic variant of the name Kyrill, which has its origin in the Ancient Greek Kyrillos (Κύριλλος). The name can be translated into German as 'the one who belongs to the Lord', 'the lordly one', 'the ruler', 'the master', or 'the lord'.
What does the name Ciril mean?
The name Ciril is a form of Kyrill, which has both Romance and South Slavic roots and traces back to the Ancient Greek Kyrillos (Κύριλλος). Translated, it means 'the one who belongs to the Lord' or 'the lordly one'. Its origin is found in the Ancient Greek word kýrios (κύριος), which means 'the Lord', 'the master', and 'the ruler'. The name became 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. They had a lasting impact on the cultural development of the Slavs and are known as the 'Apostles of the Slavs'. The Cyrillic alphabet was named after Saint Cyril. Other variants of the name include Kyrillus, Kyril, Kiril, Kirill, Kirils, and Kiro. Forms that begin with 'C' include Cyrillus, Cyril, Cyrill, Cyrille, Cyrillo, Cyriel, Cyryl, Cirill, Cirilo, Cirillo, and Cirillu.
Where does the name Ciril come from?
Ciril is a masculine first name that originates from Ancient Greek and carries the meaning 'the one who belongs to the Lord'.
How do you pronounce Ciril?
The name Ciril is pronounced as a two-syllable word: 'Zi-ril' [ˈtsiː.ʁɪl] or regionally also 'Tsi-ril'. The first syllable contains a bright, tense 'i', which gives the name a lightness, while the second syllable softly ends on 'l', creating a gentle sound. Overall, Ciril appears clear and unexcited, friendly in tone, and with a straightforward structure.
When is the name day of Ciril?
The name days for Ciril are February 14, March 18, and June 27.
Popularity
In Germany, Ciril is considered a rare first name and has not gained popularity in German name charts. In Austria, the name reached its best ranking in 1993 at 569th place in the name charts. From 1984 to 2024, Ciril was given as a first name in Austria fewer than 10 times, placing it at 5,153rd. In the last ten years, no child has been named Ciril.
Nicknames & pet names
Sirul
Similar first names
Famous people
- Ciril Bergles (Slovenian poet)
- Ciril Kosmač (Yugoslav author)
- Ciril Kosmac (Slovenian writer)
- Ciril Metod Koch (architect)
- Ciril Praček (Slovenian skier)
- Ciril Pracek (Slovenian alpine ski racer)
- Ciril Ribičič (Slovenian author)
- Ciril Zlobec (Slovenian poet and writer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Ciril
What does the name Ciril mean?
Ciril means 'the one who belongs to the Lord' or 'the lordly one' and has its roots in the Ancient Greek word 'kýrios', which means 'the Lord' or 'the master'.
Where does the name Ciril come from?
Ciril originates from Ancient Greek and is common in Romance as well as South Slavic languages.
How popular is the name Ciril?
The popularity of the name Ciril varies by region, but it is quite common in some countries, especially in the Slavic area.