Cyprian
Meaning of Cyprian
The name Cyprian is a distinguished and historical male name of Greek origin, derived from the ancient place name "Kypros," meaning Cyprus. It has been associated with several notable figures throughout history, including Saint Cyprian of Carthage, a revered early Christian bishop and martyr. The English pronunciation of Cyprian is SIP-ree-ən (/ˈsɪpriən/), while in Polish it is pronounced TSIP-ryan (/ˈt͡siprjan/). A variation of the name is Ciprian. Although not extremely common in the United States, Cyprian has seen consistent albeit modest use over the years. For example, in 2023, there were 18 newborns named Cyprian, ranking it at 5232. This trend shows that while it remains a rare choice, its rich historical roots and unique sound continue to appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name for their child.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as SIP-ree-ən (/ˈsɪpriən/)
Polish
- Pronunced as TSIP-ryan (/ˈt͡siprjan/)
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Notable People Named Cyprian
| Cyprian Kamil Norwid was a versatile Polish artist known as one of the most important Romantic poets in Poland. |
| Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi was an Igbo Nigerian priest of the Catholic Church who later became a Trappist monk at Mount Saint Bernard Monastery in England. |
| Cyprian Godebski, a renowned Polish sculptor, made a name for himself in the Russian Empire and Paris, and later became a professor at the Imperial Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg. |
| Cyprian Southack was an English cartographer and colonial naval commander known for his leadership of the Province Galley in Massachusetts and the ship William Augustus in Nova Scotia. |
| Cyprian Kizito Lwanga was a prominent Ugandan Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Kampala and Bishop of Kasana-Luweero. |
| Cyprian Bhekuzulu Nyangayezizwe kaSolomon was the king of the Zulu nation from 1948 until his death at Nongoma in 1968, succeeding his father after a lengthy succession dispute. |
| Cyprian Enweani, a Saskatoon, Saskatchewan resident, was inducted into the Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame in 1989 for his career as a sprinter, and he represented Canada in the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. |
