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Cyril (also Cyrillus or Cyryl) is a masculine given name. It is derived from the Greek name (Kýrillos), meaning 'lordly, masterful', which in turn derives from Greek (kýrios) 'lord'. There are various variant forms of the name Cyril such as Cyrill, Cyrille, Ciril, Kirill, Kiryl, Kirillos, Kyrylo, Kiril, Kiro, Kyril, Kyrill and Quirrel.

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Given name.name
Cyril
Given name.gender
Male
Given name.origin
Greek
Given name.related names
Cirillo, Cyrille, Cyryl, Cyrillus, Kiril, Kirill, Kyrillos, Kiryl, Kyrylo, Kiro, Kyril, Quirrel

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Cyril (also Cyrillus or Cyryl) is a masculine given name. It is derived from the Greek name (Kýrillos), meaning 'lordly, masterful', which in turn derives from Greek (kýrios) 'lord'. There are various variant forms of the name Cyril such as Cyrill, Cyrille, Ciril, Kirill, Kiryl, Kirillos, Kyrylo, Kiril, Kiro, Kyril, Kyrill and Quirrel.

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