Kir

Kir is a masculine first name that is considered a Russian short form of Cyrill or Cyrus.

What does the name Kir mean?

The name Kir, used for boys, is a Russian abbreviation of Cyrill or Cyrus. It is interpreted as 'the right lord', 'the master', or 'belonging to the lord'. Its origins lie in the Ancient Greek language, derived from the Ancient Greek word kyrios or kúrios (κύριος), meaning 'the lord'. Furthermore, Kir could also have Old Persian roots, where it is understood as 'the child' or 'the young man'. A derivation is also possible from the Old Persian term kūruš, meaning 'far-sighted' or 'young'.

Where does the name Kir come from?

The name Kir has its roots in the Ancient Greek and Old Persian languages and carries meanings such as 'belonging to the lord' or 'the child'. In Ancient Greek, the word kyrios or kúrios means 'the lord', while kūruš in Old Persian means 'far-sighted' or 'young'. It is used in languages such as Bulgarian, Russian, and Ukrainian.

How do you pronounce Kir?

Kir is pronounced like 'Kier'.

When is the name day of Kir?

The name days for Kir are celebrated on February 14, March 18, and June 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Kir is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2016, reaching 2,920th place. Over the last ten years, Kir has been chosen as a first name approximately 20 times, placing it 5,448th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,934th.

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Famous people

• Kir Bulychev (Russian historian)