Cyril: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“lordly”

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سرل

Κύριλλος

Cyril (سرل, Greek Κύριλλος) is a Christian boy’s name that means “lordly”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Cyril.

Cyril at a glance

Meaning: lordly
Gender: Boy
Origin: Greek
Faith: Christian
Say it: sir-ul
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: C · س

Meaning of Cyril

In English: lordly
اردو میں معنی: آقا جیسا

Origin and history of Cyril

From Greek kyrios, lord, meaning 'lordly'.

Base wordGreek kyrios, lord

How to say and write Cyril

Say it: sir-ul2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Cyril
Urdu: سرل
Original script: Κύριλλος
Known bearer: St Cyril of Alexandria
Themes: Royalty

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Questions about the name Cyril

What does the name Cyril mean?

Cyril means “lordly”. In Urdu: آقا جیسا. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Cyril a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Cyril is a boy’s name.

Is Cyril a Christian name?

Yes. Cyril is used by Christian families. It is of Greek origin. From Greek kyrios, lord, meaning 'lordly'.

How do you pronounce Cyril?

Say it “sir-ul”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Cyril in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Cyril is written سرل. In its original script: Κύριλλος.

Who is a famous person named Cyril?

St Cyril of Alexandria

Is the meaning of Cyril verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.