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Cyril
SIH-ruhl
Cyril (name) means a male given name of Ancient Greek origin, borne notably by a ninth-century missionary to the Slavs. Example: “Saint Cyril helped create the Glagolitic alphabet.”
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A male given name of Ancient Greek origin, borne notably by a ninth-century missionary to the Slavs.
"Saint Cyril helped create the Glagolitic alphabet."
"Zuma – a fierce critic of current ANC leader and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa – was forced to resign as president in 2018 and has been looking for political revenge ever since."
— Sarah Dean and David McKenzie, Jacob Zuma has made a dramatic comeback in South Africa’s elections. Will he have the last laugh over Ramaphosa? (2024)
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Κύριλλος (Kúrillos), from κύριος (kúrios, "lord, master").
Synonyms
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Ciril
Cyrille
Kyrillos
Frequently asked questions
What does “Cyril” mean?
The word “Cyril” means a male given name of Ancient Greek origin, borne notably by a ninth-century missionary to the Slavs.
How do you pronounce “Cyril”?
“Cyril” is pronounced SIH-ruhl (/ˈsɪɹəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cyril” in a sentence?
Here is “Cyril” used in a sentence: “Saint Cyril helped create the Glagolitic alphabet.”
What part of speech is “Cyril”?
“Cyril” is a name.
Where does the word “Cyril” come from?
The word “Cyril” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Κύριλλος (Kúrillos), from κύριος (kúrios, "lord, master").
Is “Cyril” a common word?
“Cyril” is an uncommon word in modern English.
