Kirill
Meaning of Kirill
Kirill is a distinctive male name of Russian origin, pronounced kee-REEL (/kɛˈrɪl/). The name is derived from the Greek name 'Kyrillos,' which means "lordly" or "masterful." It carries a strong cultural heritage and has been borne by several notable figures, including Saint Cyril, one of the creators of the Cyrillic alphabet. In recent years, Kirill has seen modest use in the United States, with its popularity peaking in 2014 when it ranked 2982nd with 38 newborns given the name. Though not widely common, Kirill offers a unique and meaningful option for parents seeking a name with historical significance and international flair. Variations of the name include Kiril, adding to its versatility across different cultures and languages.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as kee-REEL (/kɛˈrɪl/)
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Notable People Named Kirill
| Kirill Semyonovich Serebrennikov is a renowned Russian stage and film director, theatre designer, and the artistic director of the Gogol Center in Moscow. |
| Kirill Olegovich Kaprizov is a Russian professional ice hockey left winger and alternate captain for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL), known for winning the Calder Memorial Trophy as NHL rookie of the year in 2021. |
| Kirill Gerstein is a Russian-American concert pianist and the sixth recipient of the Gilmore Artist Award, known for his contributions to music education in Germany. |
| Kirill Troussov is a renowned German violinist and violin teacher located in Munich, Germany. |
| Kirill Garrievich Petrenko is a Russian-Austrian conductor and the chief conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic. |
| Kirill Zimarin - Kirill A. Zimarin is a private entrepreneur and public speaker advocating investment opportunities in Cyprus. |
| Kirill Fyodorovich Ilyashenko was a prominent Moldavian politician who held the position of Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Moldavian SSR for 17 years. |
| Kirill Valeryevich Käro is a Russian-Estonian actor known for his roles in The Sniffer, Better than Us, and To the Lake. |
| Kirill Aleksandrovich Novikov is a Russian professional football coach, former player, and referee, currently managing FC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk. |
| Kirill Yuryevich Romanov is a Russian beach soccer player known for his versatility as a forward or defense player, currently serving as captain for BSC Kristall. |
| Kirill Pavlovich Suslov is a Russian professional footballer known for playing as a centre-back for FC Fakel Voronezh. |
| Kirill Andreyevich Panyukov is a Kazakhstani professional ice hockey winger currently playing for Amur Khabarovsk in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). |
| Kirill Ivanov-Smolensky is a former professional tennis player from Russia. |
| Kirill Gennadievich Prigoda is a Russian swimmer who competed in the men's 100 metre breaststroke event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. |
| Kirill Lemeshkevich is a Belarusian rower who competed in the men's quadruple sculls event at the 2008 Summer Olympics. |
