Cy
/saɪ/noun
A short form of various names that often denote a man or a boy, particularly in modern usage.
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Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
κύκλος
“Circle; symbolizing cycles and eternity.”
Old Persian
Old Persian
Khur,
“Sun; relates to light and power.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ḱew-
“To swell, emerge; connected to growth and identity.”
14th Century
Middle English
ci
“A form of address or title, particularly for a young man.”
Modern English
English
Cy
“A common diminutive or nickname for names like Cyrus.”