Unique; without equal (Persian)
Name Profile
Cyrus
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Cyrus.
Primary meaning
Sun; from Old Persian "kuruš"
Pronunciation: SEER-us
Profile summary
Persian king Cyrus the Great. The current meaning shown for this name is Sun; from Old Persian "kuruš". The catalog pronunciation is listed as SEER-us. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Cyrus. Cyrus appears in unisex naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Cyrus is currently cataloged under Persian origin, and this page describes its meaning as Sun; from Old Persian "kuruš".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Persian origin and Persian-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Cyrus is grouped as a biblical unisex name. Related forms for this profile include Cyrus. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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