"lordly, mistress"
Cirilla
The Witcher princess name, fierce, royal, unforgettable
Meaning & Origin
"master, ruler"
The Story of Cirilla
Cirilla is a feminine form derived from Cyril, which comes from the Greek Kyrillos, itself from kyrios meaning lord or master. Saint Cyril created the Glagolitic script that became the basis for the Cyrillic alphabet used across Slavic countries. The name carries a legacy of literacy and cultural foundation.
Cirilla surged dramatically in popularity following The Witcher franchise, both Andrzej Sapkowski novels and the Netflix series. The character Ciri became a fan favorite worldwide, and baby name databases saw measurable increases after the series launched in 2019.
Saint Cyril and his brother Methodius are revered as Apostles to the Slavs and among the most influential figures in Slavic cultural history. The Cyrillic alphabet, named after Cyril, is used by millions today.
Fun Facts
- Ciri from The Witcher is officially named Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon
- The character Ciri has Elder Blood, making her one of the most powerful magic users in the Witcher universe
Cirilla in Other Languages
Famous People Named Cirilla
Saint Cyril
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Byzantine missionary who created the Glagolitic script, forerunner of the Cyrillic alphabet used across Slavic languages
Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon Fictional
Other
Princess of Cintra and protagonist of The Witcher saga by Andrzej Sapkowski, known by the nickname Ciri
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #2,296
- Total SSA Count
- 81
- Cultural Origins
- Polish Slavic
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Cirilla
Cirilla is a girl name with Polish and Slavic origins . The name means "lordly, mistress" in Greek Kyrillos .
Cirilla is currently ranked #2,296 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Cirilla has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Cirilla include Ciri. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.