kiirs

Kiirs is primarily encountered as the plural form of the surname Kiir. In English-language usage, Kiirs refers to multiple people who bear the surname Kiir and is used when speaking about families or groups rather than as a standalone noun.

The surname Kiir is associated with South Sudan and the Dinka communities, where surnames often reflect clan ties and lineage. In the modern era, people with the Kiir surname live in South Sudan and among its diaspora, including communities in neighboring East African countries as well as in Europe and North America. Variants and transliterations can occur due to differences in language and colonial-era spelling practices.

In notable usage, the root name Kiir is well known through public figures such as Salva Kiir Mayardit, who has served as the President of South Sudan since 2011. When referring to more than one person who shares the surname, one might encounter the construction “the Kiirs attended the conference,” illustrating how the plural form functions in English prose.

Beyond its use as a surname, Kiirs does not have a widely recognized meaning in major languages. It is primarily encountered in personal names and related biographical or genealogical contexts. The term may appear in written records, obituaries, or biographical compilations that list individuals bearing the Kiir surname.