Cyril

proper nouncommon in dialogue

//ˈsɪɹəl//
//ˈsaɪɹəl//

A male given name from Ancient Greek; best known for a ninth century missionary to the Slavs.

proper noun

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A male given name from Ancient Greek; best known for a ninth century missionary to the Slavs.
Boxers, too, not so long ago a somewhat uncouth section of the community who were seldom if ever mistaken for members of the Vere de Vere family, have taken on a polish which makes their society a pleasure. They have names like Cyril and Percy and Clarence and live up to them.
Zuma – a fierce critic of current ANC leader and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa – was forced to resign as president in 2018 and has been looking for political revenge ever since.

Etymology

Via Late Latin Cȳrillus, from Ancient Greek Κύριλλος (Kúrillos), from κύριος (kúrios, “lord, master”).

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Cyril · A male given name from Ancient Greek; best known for a ninth century missionary to the Slavs.

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