Persian · Boy name
Cyrus
“meaning uncertain; possibly sun or throne”
About the name Cyrus
Cyrus is a boy’s name of Persian origin, derived from the Old Persian Kurush. The exact meaning of the name is uncertain, though some scholars suggest possible meanings such as ‘sun’ or ‘throne.’ The most famous historical bearer is Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid Empire in the sixth century BC, who is noted for his decree allowing the Jews to return from exile in Babylon. The name appears in the Bible, particularly in the books of Ezra and Isaiah. The Persian form is Kourosh, while Cyrus is the Anglicized version.
- Meaning
- meaning uncertain; possibly sun or throne
- Origin
- Persian
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- SIGH-rus(2 syl.)
Middle names for Cyrus
- Cyrus Alexander
- Cyrus James
- Cyrus Michael
- Cyrus David
- Cyrus Joseph
Questions about Cyrus
- What does Cyrus mean?
- Cyrus is a Persian name meaning "meaning uncertain; possibly sun or throne".
- How do you pronounce Cyrus?
- Cyrus is pronounced SIGH-rus, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Cyrus?
- Variants of Cyrus include Kourosh, Kyros.
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