Indian name meaning
Cyril
♂ BoyCyril · 1 syllable
Lordly; masterful
- Origin
- Greek
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
| C | y | r | i | l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
3 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 3 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Cyril carries the name number 1.
About the name Cyril
Cyril is a boy's name of Greek origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “Lordly; masterful.”
Spoken aloud it is Cyril — 1 syllable. Cyril is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cyril mean?
Cyril means “Lordly; masterful.” It is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Is Cyril a boy or a girl name?
Cyril is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Cyril?
Cyril is of Greek origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
How do you pronounce Cyril?
Cyril has 1 syllable and is said as Cyril.
What is the numerology number of the name Cyril?
In the Chaldean system, Cyril has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Is Cyril a common name in India?
Cyril does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Cyril?
For a sister to Cyril, families often stay within the same Greek naming tradition — Catherine, Chloe, Christina or Angel all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Cyril?
Senthil, Dhruvil, Nikhil or Ezhil share Cyril's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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