Cirillo

Cirillo is the Italian variant of the name Cyril, which has its origin in the ancient Greek Kyrillos ‎(Κύριλλος). The meaning of the first name encompasses terms such as 'the rightful lord', 'the one belonging to the lord', 'the ruler', 'the master', or 'the lord'.

What does the name Cirillo mean?

The name Cirillo represents an Italian form of Cyril and has its roots in the ancient Greek Kyrillos ‎(Κύριλλος). The meaning of the name ranges from 'the rightful lord' to 'the master', 'the ruler', and 'the lord'. The origin of the name lies in the ancient Greek word kýrios (κύριος), which means 'the lord', 'the master', and 'the ruler'. This name became well-known through the two saints Cyril and Methodius, two Byzantine brothers born in the 9th century in Thessaloniki, who served as Christian missionaries among the Slavic peoples of Great Moravia and Pannonia. Their influence on the cultural development of the Slavs earned them the title 'Apostles of the Slavs'. Saint Cyril also gave his name to the 'Cyrillic alphabet'. Other variants include Kyrillus, Kyril, Kyrill, Kiril, Kirill, Kirils, and Kiro. Forms that begin with 'C' include Cyrillus, Cyrill, Cyrille, Cyrillo, Cyriel, Cyryl, Cirill, Ciril, Cirilo, and Cirillu.

Where does the name Cirillo come from?

The name Cirillo has ancient Greek roots and means 'the rightful lord'. The composition of the ancient Greek word kýrios (κύριος) stands for 'the lord', 'the master', and 'the ruler'. The language from which the name originates is Italian.

How do you pronounce Cirillo?

The pronunciation of Cirillo is three syllables and fluid. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Ci-ril-lo' [tʃiˈʁɪlo] or [tsiˈʁɪlo]. This pronunciation creates a harmonious rhythm with clear syllable separation. The double consonant '-ll' emphasizes the middle syllable, while the open '-o' forms a rounded conclusion. As a result, Cirillo has a lively and pleasant-sounding character that conveys a warm and present aura.

When is the name day of Cirillo?

The name days for Cirillo are February 14, March 18, and June 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Cirillo is a rather rare first name. It has not appeared in the German first name charts so far. The best ranking Cirillo achieved was in 1999, reaching 887th place in the Italian name charts. In the last ten years, Cirillo has been given as a first name in Italy less than 10 times, placing it at 3,658th in the ten-year statistics. From 1999 to 2024, Cirillo ranks 2,591st in Italy.

Famous people

• Cirillo Manicardi (painter from Italy)