Cyril
Meaning of Cyril
The name Cyril, predominantly used for males, has a rich historical and cultural background. Originating from the Greek name "Kyrillos," which means "lordly" or "masterful," Cyril has a long-standing association with religious and scholarly figures. Notably, Saint Cyril of Alexandria and Saint Cyril of Jerusalem were influential theologians in early Christianity. The pronunciation varies slightly across languages: in French it is see-REEL (/siʁil/), in Russian SEE-ril (/ˈsirʲɪl/), and in English SEER-uhl (/ˈsɪrəl/). Despite its classical roots, the name maintains a modest presence in modern times, as evidenced by its consistent but relatively low ranking among newborns in the United States over the past century. Variations of the name include Cyrill.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as see-REEL (/siʁil/)
Russian
- Pronunced as SEE-ril (/ˈsirʲɪl/)
English
- Pronunced as SEER-uhl (/ˈsɪrəl/)
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Notable People Named Cyril
| Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa is the current president of South Africa and a prominent figure in the country's political and business spheres. |
| Cyril and Methodius were Byzantine Christian theologians and missionaries, known as the "Apostles to the Slavs" for their evangelizing work. |
| Cyril Vernon Connolly CBE was an English literary critic and writer, known for his editorship of the influential literary magazine Horizon and his book Enemies of Promise. |
| Cyril Rioli is a former Australian rules football player known for his successful career with the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League, where he was a member of four premiership teams and won the Norm Smith Medal in the 2015 AFL Grand Final. |
| Cyril Gwynn, also known as the Bard of Gower, was a renowned British poet from Gower, Swansea, known for his spoken poetry in the Gower dialect. |
| Cyril Féraud is a well-known French radio and television host and producer, recognized for his work with France Télévisions and hosting popular game shows. |
| Cyril Lucaris, also known as Loukaris, was a Greek prelate and theologian who attempted to reform the Eastern Orthodox Church along Calvinist Protestant lines, sparking debate among scholars about his actions and motivations. |
| Cyril Asquith, Baron Asquith of Bishopstone, PC was an English barrister and judge who served as a Lord of Appeal in Ordinary. |
| Cyril Valentine Briggs was an African-Caribbean American writer, communist political activist, and founder of The Crusader magazine and the African Blood Brotherhood. |
| Cyril Edward Power was an English artist known for his linocut prints, co-founding the Grosvenor School of Modern Art, and his long-standing artistic partnership with Sybil Andrews. |
| Cyril James Cusack was a renowned Irish stage and screen actor with a career spanning over 70 years, known for his exceptional interpretations of classical and contemporary theatre. |
| Cyril Hanouna - Cyril Valéry Isaac Hanouna is a versatile French media personality known for hosting the popular TV show Touche pas à mon poste. |
| Cyril Ritchard, an Australian actor and director, is best known for his portrayal of Captain Hook in the musical production of Peter Pan. |
| Field Marshal Sir Cyril John Deverell was a distinguished British Army officer who served as Chief of the Imperial General Staff and played a crucial role in advising the British government on military strategy before the Second World War. |
| Cyril Théréau is a retired French professional footballer known for his career as a striker in various clubs across France, Belgium, Romania, and Italy. |
