Cyrus
/ˈsaɪ.rəs/noun
A name of Persian origin, often associated with the ancient Persian king Cyrus the Great.
Did you know?Cyrus the Great is often credited with establishing one of the first charter of human rights, the Cyrus Cylinder, which is a symbol of justice and tolerance.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ḱeyu-
“to be warm, to shine, related to light.”
Old Persian
Old Persian
Khur,
“the sun.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
Κῦρος (Kuros)
“the name used for Cyrus, possibly derived from the Greek word for 'lord'.”
Latin
Latin
Cyrus
“a transliteration of the Greek form, used in Roman texts.”
Modern English
English
Cyrus
“the name adopted in English, retaining its historical significance as a royal name.”