Cyriac

Cyriac is the short form of Cyriacus, a Latinized variant of the Greek name Kyriakos, which means 'belonging to the Lord'. The origin of this name lies in the Ancient Greek kýrios, which means 'Lord'.

What does the name Cyriac mean?

The name Cyriac is a short form of Cyriacus, a Latinized version of the Greek Kyriakos, and carries the meaning 'belonging to the Lord', derived from the Ancient Greek word kýrios for 'Lord'.

Where does the name Cyriac come from?

The name Cyriac has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'belonging to the Lord'. It is composed of the Ancient Greek word kýrios for 'Lord' and is transmitted in a Latinized form.

How do you pronounce Cyriac?

The pronunciation of Cyriac is three syllables as 'Zy-ri-ak' [ˈtsyː.ʁi.ak]. The long 'y' gives the name a bright, tense sound. The clear syllable structure and the distinctive final consonant provide a concise finish. Cyriac conveys a sense of tradition and differentiation – soft in flow and powerful at the end.

When is the name day of Cyriac?

The name day for Cyriac is celebrated on August 8, in honor of Saint Cyriacus.

Popularity

In Germany, Cyriac is a rather rare first name. It has not gained significance in the country's name rankings so far. Its best placement was in 2003, reaching 980th place in the French name charts. In the last ten years, it has been given as a first name in France about 40 times, placing it 2,134th in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, it ranks 1,452nd in France.

Nicknames & pet names

Jack / Siri / Yak

Famous people

• Cyriac Garel (French football player)
• Cyriac K. Pullapilly (English historian)