Kiril
(source: State Statistical Office, 2025)
3,638
3,638 people in North Macedonia carry this name
Meaning
The name Cyril comes from the ancient Greek Κύριλλος, derived from κύριος, meaning "lord", "sir" or "Lord". The data provided states that this word is often used in the Greek Bible for God or for Jesus. Therefore, the name Cyril carries a meaning associated with dignity, spiritual authority and rule.
The data also mentions the opinion that the name has Persian origin, from the ancient Persian name Kurosh, meaning "like the sun". However, it is clearly stated there that it is another name, which is translated as Cyrus, not Cyril. Therefore, the main origin of the name Cyril remains ancient Greek.
The name has a strong Christian context and was borne by several important saints. Among them are Cyril of Jerusalem, a bishop from the fourth century, Cyril of Alexandria, a theologian from the fifth century, as well as Saint Cyril, the Macedonian, Pan-Slav missionary from the ninth century. Together with his brother Methodius, he is associated with the creation of the Glagolitic alphabet for the translation of the Bible into the Slavic language, and the Cyrillic alphabet bears his name. The name is particularly used in Eastern Europe and in environments where Orthodox Christianity is present.