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Ćiril

Ćiril is the South Slavic form of the venerable name Cyril, celebrated for its connection to learning and Byzantine-Slavic heritage. It honors the enduring legacy of Saint Cyril, the great scholar and patron of Europe. A dignified, culturally profound name that conveys intellectual strength.

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Girl's name: Cirila

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A name of Greek origin conveying the meaning 'lordly', 'master', or 'ruler'.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno je juhoslovanskou podobou mena Cyril. Pochádza z gréckeho mena Kýrillos (Κύριλλος), odvodeného od slova kýrios (κύριος) vo význame „pán“, „vládca“. Do slovanských jazykov sa rozšírilo prostredníctvom byzantskej kresťanskej tradície.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Ćiril vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

90 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie90 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

CIRIL

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

ć (1)

Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

20 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
18 March
Croatian Calendar
27 June
Croatian Calendar
5 July
Croatian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

V juhoslovanských jazykoch označuje písmeno Ć neznělú alveolopalatálnu afrikátu, približne zvuk medzi slovenským mäkkým ť a č. V slovenskom prostredí sa meno môže zjednodušene vyslovovať ako Čiril.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Ćiril
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Ćirila
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Ćirilovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Ćirila
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Ćiril
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Ćirilovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Ćirilom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
ĆiriloĆiroĆirilko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Ćiril
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Ćiril! Ćirilo! Ćiro!

Notable figures named Ćiril

15

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Ciril Kosmač
1910 – 1980Historical Figure

Slovenian writer (1910-1980)

Ciril Zlobec
SI
1925 – 2018Historical Figure

Slovenian poet, writer, journalist, politician (1925–2018)

Ciril Metod Koch
AH
1867 – 1925Historical Figure

Slovenian architect (1867-1925)

Ciril Cvetko
SI
1920 – 1999Historical Figure

Slovenian composer and conductor (1920-1999)

Ciril Kotnik
AH
1895 – 1948Historical Figure

Yugoslav diplomat of Slovene ethnicity (1895-1948)

Ciril Praček
SI
1913 – 2000Historical Figure

Slovenian alpine skier (1913-2000)

Ciril Horjak
SI
born 1975Notable Figure

Slovene artist and illustrator

Ciril Žebot
US
1914 – 1989Historical Figure

Slovene politician and economist (1914-1989)

Test how Ćiril sounds with your surname

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Ćiril Smith

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Initials / monogram:with dots:C.S.without dots:CS
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  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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