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Kirill

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kirill: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2012.

Of Greek origin, Kirill is the Slavic form of Cyril, derived from *kyrios* meaning ‘lord’ or ‘master’. It was borne by Saint Cyril, who created the Glagolitic alphabet, later giving rise to the Cyrillic script still used across Eastern Europe. Notable bearers include Kirill of Turov, a 12th-century saint and writer, and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, the current head of the Russian Orthodox Church. While no major places share the name, the etymological root appears in the word ‘church’ itself (via *kyriakon*). In Scotland, Kirill remains an uncommon but recognised