Cyrus

Cyrus \cy-rus, cyr-us\ is a boy's name. It consists of 5 letters and 2 syllables.

The baby boy name Cyrus is pronounced as SAYRahS in English ¹.

¹ Pronunciation for Cyrus: S as in "see (S.IY)" ; AY as in "side (S.AY.D)" ; R as in "race (R.EY.S)" ; AH as in "mud (M.AH.D)"

What is the origin of Cyrus?

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Cyrus is used predominantly in the English and Iranian languages, and it is derived from Old Persian origins. The name's meaning is far-sighted; throne; sun. Kurus (Old Persian), Kurush (Old Persian), and Kyros (Old Greek) are older forms of Cyrus. The origin of the name is disputed; from Persian roots, it could mean 'far-sighted', or it could be from the Persian element 'khuru' (throne) or 'khur' (sun). The name could also be of Greek origin. The name was borne by Cyrus the Great (-529 BC) who founded the Persian Empire; his mention in the Old Testament of the Bible as the king who freed the Jews has popularized the name among the Puritans. The name was also borne by several other kings of ancient Persia, and various saints including the obscure 4th-century martyr Saint Cyrus. The given name was first adopted by English speakers in the 17th century. The name Kyra name popularity (English and German) is the female version of Cyrus. Cyrus has 18 variants that are used in both English and other languages.

Other versions used in English comprise nicknames for Ciris, Cirus name variations, what does the name Cyress mean, nicknames for Cyrie, Cyris meaning, nicknames for Cyriss, meaning of Cyro, name Russ origin, Syris name popularity, and nicknames for Syrus. The short form Cy name, and the diminutive form short names for Cye are other English variants. Foreign variants of Cyrus comprise Ciro meaning (Italian and Spanish), Khorvash definition (Iranian), Kir pronounciation (Slavic), short names for Kiril (Slavic), Kûrush name variations (Iranian), and Kyros name (German).

Cyrus is largely used in the English language and its origin is Old Greek. The meaning here is of the lord. Derived from the element 'kyrios' which means lord. Kyros (Old Greek) is an old form of Cyrus. The name was associated with the Greek 'kyrios' by early Christians. The name what does the name Cira mean (Italian and Spanish) is the female equivalent of Cyrus. Cyrus is a variant of the name Syrus meaning and origin (English). Cyrus is fairly popular as a baby name for boys. The name's popularity has been rising since the 1960s. At the modest peak of its usage in 2007, 0.026% of baby boys were given the name Cyrus. It ranked at #466 then. In 2010, its usage was 0.026% and its ranking #489, and it was the most widely used out of all boy names in its group.

A famous person named Cyrus is Lawyer, Cyrus Vance, born Cyrus Roberts Vance, 27 March 1917 - 12 January 2002, Clarksburg, West Virginia.

List of baby names that is pronounced like Cyrus:

meaning of Cirus, Cerik name, baby name Ceriss, Ceryss meaning of name, Cirrus name, name Cyris origin, name Cyriss meaning, Cyrrus meaning, Saaric meaning and origin, meaning of Saarick, Saarik meaning and origin (Indian), Saariq name variations, Sareek definition, Saric pronounciation, Sarick name variations, baby name Sarig (Hebrew), Sarik pronounciation (Indian), Sariq pronounciation, Sarkee definition, and Sarkey meaning and origin.

The baby name Cyrus fun facts:

The name Cyrus in reverse order is "Suryc".

The numerological value of the name Cyrus is number 5, which means expansiveness, visionary, adventure, the constructive use of freedom.

How popular is Cyrus?

Cyrus is in the top names in USA.