Cirilo
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Cirilo is a boy’s name of Spanish origin, meaning “Cirilo is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Cyril, derived from the Greek name Kyrillos, meaning "lordly" or "masterful."”, and peaked in popularity in 2006.
What Cirilo Means
“Cirilo is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Cyril, derived from the Greek name Kyrillos, meaning "lordly" or "masterful."”
The Story of Cirilo
This Spanish name, echoing with ancient authority, carries the dignity of lordship, a strong presence for your son.
Cirilo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the name Cyril, which traces back to the Greek name Kyrillos. Kyrillos is derived from the Greek word 'kyrios,' meaning 'lord' or 'master.' The name has a venerable history, borne by saints and scholars throughout the Byzantine and medieval periods, traveling across Europe and into the Americas.
To say 'Cirilo' is to give a name with gravitas. It sounds solid, dependable, and imbued with a natural leadership. When you picture your son, Cirilo, you see someone who commands respect not through force, but through quiet confidence and inherent wisdom. Writing this name on official documents or a school report card feels like bestowing a mantle of responsibility and presence.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#26 in 2006
Total Births
1,122
First Recorded
1915
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