Kyrylo
Kyrylo is a masculine given name used in Ukraine and among Ukrainian communities abroad. It is the Ukrainian form of Cyril, a name borne by saints Cyril and Methodius, who in the 9th century contributed to the spread of literacy in the Slavic world through the development of writing systems such as the Glagolitic script and, later, the Cyrillic alphabet. The given name itself derives from the Greek Kyrios, meaning “lord” or “master.” In Ukrainian practice, Kyrylo is common across the country and in the Ukrainian diaspora; it has international equivalents such as Kirill (Russian) and Cyril (English). Diminutives and affectionate forms vary by region and family.
Notable people with the name include Kyrylo Budanov, a contemporary Ukrainian official who has served as the
Variants and related names include Kirill, Cyril, and Kyriakos, which appear in Russian, English, and other Slavic