Boy name
Kiril name meaning
“belonging to a lord; lordly”
Kiril means “belonging to a lord” or “lordly” and is the Slavic form of Greek Kýrillos. The Greek name is connected with kýrios, meaning lord or master. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it recalls Cyril, a historical figure associated with the Slavic written tradition.
What does Kiril mean?
Belonging to a lord; lordly
In Turkish: efendiye ait, efendiyle ilgili
Kiril is a male name found in several Slavic languages and belongs to a wider family of Greek-derived names. Saint Cyril and the name of the Cyrillic alphabet provide familiar historical associations. The alphabet term is a separate use derived from a personal name; the name does not mean writing or letters.
Origin of the name Kiril
Kiril is a Slavic form of Greek Kýrillos. The Greek name is derived from kýrios, meaning 'lord' or 'master'.
How to pronounce Kiril
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kiɾil/ |
Is Kiril a boy’s name?
Yes, Kiril is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kiril does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kiril
- Kerim♂Generous
- Kamil♂Complete, accomplished and mature
- Karel♂Free man
- Korel♂A hand glowing like an ember
- Karim♂Generous, openhanded, noble-hearted
- Koral♂Religious melody sung in unison
- Karl♂Man
- Kris♂Follower of Christ, Christian
- Kabil♂Cain, a son of Adam in religious tradition
- Kiram♂Honourable, esteemed and generous people
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Kiril
- Kiril Dragunis · b. 1942
FAQ about the name Kiril
What is the meaning of Kiril?
Kiril means “belonging to a lord; lordly”. Kiril is a Slavic form of Greek Kýrillos. The Greek name is derived from kýrios, meaning 'lord' or 'master'.
Is Kiril a boy’s name?
Yes, Kiril is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kiril in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kiril nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kiril?
Kiril is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Kiril have?
Kiril has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kiril?
Kiril does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Kiril?
Notable people named Kiril include Kiril Dragunis.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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