Kiryl

Greek

"lordly"

Kiryl Origin and Meaning

The name Kiryl is a boy's name of Russian origin.

Kiryl is a masculine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Belarus, Russia, and other Eastern European countries. It represents a variant of the name Cyril, which derives from the Greek name Kyrillos, meaning 'lordly' or 'masterful.' The name has significant historical importance as it connects to Saint Cyril, who along with his brother Methodius, created the Cyrillic alphabet used in many Slavic languages. This cultural and historical significance makes Kiryl a name that carries intellectual and scholarly associations. While the spelling Kiryl is less common in Western countries, it maintains popularity in Eastern Europe. The name blends strength and intellect in its meaning and historical connections. For those with Slavic heritage, Kiryl offers a way to honor ancestral roots while using a name that travels relatively well across language boundaries.

The name Kiryl in Pop Culture

• Kirylo Sidorovitch Razumov central character, a young student in St Petersburg, in Joseph Conrad's 1911 novel "Under Western Eyes"
• Kiryl priest in video game 'Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen'