Kiril is derived from the Greek 'Kyrillos', meaning 'lordly' or 'masterful'. The name carries cultural significance in Eastern Europe, particularly among Slavic nations, where it is associated with St. Cyril, a Byzantine monk credited with devising the Glagolitic alphabet, the precursor to the Cyrillic script.
IPA: /ˈkiː.rɪl/ · Simplified: KEE-reel
35/100
Popularity
Stable
10-Year Trend
5
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2019
Peak Year
Etymology, origin story, and cultural significance.
Kiril is derived from the Greek 'Kyrillos', meaning 'lordly' or 'masterful'. The name carries cultural significance in Eastern Europe, particularly among Slavic nations, where it is associated with St. Cyril, a Byzantine monk credited with devising the Glagolitic alphabet, the precursor to the Cyrillic script.
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IPA notation and a simplified pronunciation guide.
IPA: /ˈkiː.rɪl/ · Simplified: KEE-reel
Common diminutives and short forms used in everyday life.
Popularity score over the last 10 years and countries where this name is popular.
Top countries where this name is most common.
Bulgaria
Serbia
Macedonia
Russia
Ukraine
Traits and perception commonly associated with this name.
Individuals with the name Kiril are often perceived as intelligent and thoughtful, reflecting the name's scholarly roots. They are seen as leaders who possess a calm authority and a visionary outlook, often inspiring those around them with their foresight and wisdom.
Traditional celebration date for this name.
February 14
Well-known figures who share this name.
St. Cyril
Byzantine monk and scholar, creator of the Glagolitic alphabet, 9th century
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