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Name Origin

Kirill is a masculine given name of Slavic origin, meaning 'lord' or 'master'. It is derived from the Greek name Κύριλλος (Kyrillos), which also means 'lord'. Kirill is most commonly associated with Saint Cyril, a Byzantine missionary and theologian who helped create the Glagolitic alphabet used to write Old Church Slavonic.

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Famous People

Kirill I of Moscow (1390-1427)

Metropolitan of Moscow and All Rus'

  • Established the Orthodox Church in Russia as a major force.

Kirill Serebrennikov (1969-)

Theatre and film director

  • Known for avant-garde productions
  • Won numerous awards including the Golden Mask