Cyrus

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsaɪɹəs/
• Rhymes: -aɪɹəs

Origin

From Latin Cyrus, from Ancient Greek Κῦρος (Kuros), from Old Persian 𐎤𐎢𐎽𐎢𐏁 (kuruš). As a saints' name it has been identified by folk etymology with Ancient Greek κύριος (kurios, "lord").

Full definition of Cyrus

Proper noun

1. An ancient king of Persia.
• Authorized Version|Ezra|1|2:Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah.
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