cyrus
word
/ˈsaɪɹəs/
SY-ruhs
/ˈsaɪrəs/
SY-ruhs
Definition
Cyrus is a male given name, most famously associated with Cyrus the Great, an ancient Persian king. It can also refer to modern people with the first name Cyrus.
Usage & Nuances
Cyrus is a proper noun and typically used as a first name. In historical contexts, it most often refers to Cyrus the Great, while in modern contexts it can be anyone with this name. The pronunciation is 'SY-rus'. Not to be confused with 'Sirius' or 'Ciro'.
Spanish: CiroPortuguese (BR): CiroPortuguese (PT): CiroChinese (Simplified): 居鲁士Chinese (Traditional): 居魯士Hindi: साइरसArabic: سايروسBengali: সাইরাসRussian: КирJapanese: サイラスVietnamese: CyrusKorean: 사이러스Turkish: KirosUrdu: سائرسIndonesian: Cyrus
Example Sentences
Cyrus was a famous Persian king.
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My friend's name is Cyrus.
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Cyrus lives in New York.
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Have you ever read about Cyrus the Great in history class?
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Everyone was surprised when Cyrus won the award.
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Did you know Cyrus can play the guitar really well?
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