Kyryll

Kyryll is a masculine given name used in Slavic-speaking regions, particularly in Ukraine. It is a variant of Cyril and is related to the forms Kirill and Kiryl found in Russian and other languages. The Latin transliteration Kyryll appears in some Ukrainian and international texts to reflect the underlying Cyrillic Кирилл.

Etymology and meaning: Kyryll derives from the Greek name Kyrillos, which in turn comes from kyrios meaning “lord” or “master.” The name has been carried through Christian and scholarly traditions in Europe since antiquity, in part due to Saint Cyril the Philosopher, who, with Saint Methodius, contributed to the spread of literacy and the Cyrillic script among the Slavs.

Usage and variants: In Ukrainian contexts the native form is Kyrylo (Кирило), while the closely related form Kyrill/Kirill is widespread in Russian contexts. When rendered in Latin letters, the name may appear as Kyryll, Kirill, or Kiryl, depending on the transliteration system used. The name is traditionally masculine and appears across religious, literary, and public life in Slavic-speaking communities and their diasporas.

See also: Cyril (given name), Kirill, Kyrylo.