Kirill
/K-IH-R-IH-L-L/
Lordly (Russian form of Cyril) — Kirill (Russian Кирилл, from Greek Kyrillos 'lordly') is the Russian form of Cyril. Honors Sts. Cyril and Methodius (9th c), the 'Apostles to the Slavs' who created the Glagolitic alphabet that evolved into Cyrillic — the writing system used today by Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Serbian and 50+ languages.
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Yes — Kirill is a Christian boy name of Russian origin, meaning “Lordly (Russian form of Cyril) — Kirill (Russian Кирилл, from Greek Kyrillos 'lordly') is the Russian form of Cyril. Honors Sts. Cyril and Methodius (9th c), the 'Apostles to the Slavs' who created the Glagolitic alphabet that evolved into Cyrillic — the writing system used today by Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Serbian and 50+ languages.”.
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Meaning & origin
Kirill is a boy's name of Russian origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Lordly (Russian form of Cyril) — Kirill (Russian Кирилл, from Greek Kyrillos 'lordly') is the Russian form of Cyril. Honors Sts. Cyril and Methodius (9th c), the 'Apostles to the Slavs' who created the Glagolitic alphabet that evolved into Cyrillic — the writing system used today by Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Serbian and 50+ languages." and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Common among Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian families, Kirill carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Kirill look like?
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See Kirill's baby portrait →What does Kirill's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Kirill resonates in either tradition.
Kirill's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Kirill's full reading →
Does Kirill go with your family's names?
Kirill breaks into 6 sounds: /K-IH-R-IH-L-L/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Kirill sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Kirill beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Kirill — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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Common questions about Kirill
What does the name Kirill mean?
Kirill means "Lordly (Russian form of Cyril) — Kirill (Russian Кирилл, from Greek Kyrillos 'lordly') is the Russian form of Cyril. Honors Sts. Cyril and Methodius (9th c), the 'Apostles to the Slavs' who created the Glagolitic alphabet that evolved into Cyrillic — the writing system used today by Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Serbian and 50+ languages.." It is a boy name of Russian origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Kirill a boy or girl name?
Kirill is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Kirill?
Kirill is of Russian origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian families.
Is Kirill a Christian name?
Yes. Kirill is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Russian origin.
What does Kirill mean in Russian?
Kirill originates from Russian, where it means "Lordly (Russian form of Cyril) — Kirill (Russian Кирилл, from Greek Kyrillos 'lordly') is the Russian form of Cyril. Honors Sts. Cyril and Methodius (9th c), the 'Apostles to the Slavs' who created the Glagolitic alphabet that evolved into Cyrillic — the writing system used today by Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Serbian and 50+ languages.."
What are common nicknames for Kirill?
Common short forms of Kirill include Kira.
What is the numerology of Kirill?
Kirill has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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