Cyrus
SAI-rəs
Popularity
#9039
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Persian
Total Births
27,974
Peak Year
#1,391 in 2024
First Recorded
1880
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Cyrus is of Persian origin, meaning "sun."
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The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Cyrus the Great
Founder of the Achaemenid Empire (Persian Empire)
Miley Cyrus
American singer, songwriter, and actress
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