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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

head
of
Ukraine’s
military
intelligence
service
since
2020.
Beyond
public
figures,
the
name
appears
across
Ukrainian
culture,
literature,
and
journalism,
reflecting
its
enduring
popularity
in
Ukrainian-speaking
communities.
and
Greek-derived
traditions.
The
name
Kyrylo
continues
to
be
used
in
Ukrainian
naming
practices
and
remains
common
among
Ukrainians
both
in
the
country
and
abroad.