Kiril name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Greek and Old Persian
Usage: Bulgarian, Slavic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: k(i)-ril
Meaning: Lord
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What does Kiril mean?

Kiril means Lord is originated from Old Greek and Old Persian and is used for baby boys is primarily used in Danish, Norwegian, Bulgarian, Slavic, Finnish and Swedish. Kiril is variant of frequently used and biblical Kirill.

Kirill is a version of evergreen, biblical and desirable Cyril. Kirill is form of Cyrill in Russian and Nordic languages. Kirill's meaning is Lord is originated from Old Greek. Kiril is form of Cyril in Slavic language.

Also Kiril is Slavic cognate of Cyrus.

How do I pronounce Kiril?

k(i)-ril is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Kiril.

Variants of Kiril

Kyrillos, Kyril, Kirill, Cyril, Cyrill, Cyrus, Ceril, Ciro, Kurush, Kyros, Syrus, Ciris, Kyrel, Cyrillus, Cicero

Middle Names for Kiril

Garth, Elet, Ties, Daw, Gipe, view more middle names that goes with Kiril

How popular is the name Kiril?

Kiril is an uncommon baby name in United States where it has been in use since 1978 and achieved its top ranking of 5732 in 2010. Over 150 people have been named Kiril in United States.

In England and Wales, first appeared in 2009 and is still in use. But Kiril is a popular baby name in Bulgaria where every 1 in 300 have the name as well as in Russia.

At least, 50000 people globally have carried Kiril as their given name according to our evaluation.

YearRankBirths
201988668
2017633413
2016107306
201595607
2014599014
2013107206
2012107616
2011700511
2010573815
200998597
View more ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Kiril in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands14600
Finland1722950
Sweden682900
Norway154100
Denmark56010

Here's what numbers has to say about Kiril

When it comes to love, you are not demanding or act protectively around your partner. You are not selfish but you are not naive as well. You like to explore your options about everything. Don't make work your priority. Letter L as your capstone associated your personality with deep emotions, depressive phases, responsibility, and a competitive spirit. You are loved by many but when it comes to your personal life, you don't allow anyone to peek.

Other names similar to Kiril, for name hunters

  •  Tecla - Especially used in Finnish and Italian unheard-of, Tecla is originated from Old Greek, meaning of Tecla is "God or Glory" is aimed at girls
  •  Calanthia - Old Greek name Calanthia is a girl name, meaning of Calanthia is "Beautiful Flower". Calanthia is derivation of Calantha.
  •  Stefan - Stefan's meaning is The Crowned or Wreath Crown is used specifically in Polish, Greenlandic and Slavic, a unisex name has origin in Old Greek
  •  Phylis - Old-school and Preeminent Phylis dominantly is used in English, meaning of Phylis is "Phyllon" used as a girl name is rooted from Old Greek
  •  Philander means Lover of Mankind used for boys has its origin in Old Greek is used mostly in Greek

Famous people named Kiril

  • Kiril Merdzhanski, Bulgarian poet
  • Kiril Džajkovski, internationally acclaimed Macedonian electronic musician and music composer
  • Kiril Nikolov, Bulgarian orienteer
  • Kiril Bratanov, prominent Bulgarian biologist and pioneer
  • Kiril Kotev, former Bulgarian footballer
  • Kiril Marichkov, Bulgarian rock musician
  • Kiril Peychinovich, Bulgarian cleric, writer and enlightener
  • Kiril Rakarov, former Bulgarian football player
  • Kiril Georgiev, Bulgarian chess grandmaster and seven-time Bulgarian Chess Champion
  • Kiril Dzhorov, retired Bulgarian footballer
  • Kiril Ivkov, former Bulgarian football defender
  • Kiril Milanov, Bulgarian football player who played as a forward
  • Kiril Dojčinovski, Macedonian former footballer

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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