Кирил
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
Derived from the Greek 'κύριος' (kyrios), meaning 'lord, master'. Saint Cyril, together with his brother Methodius, are creators of the Slavic alphabet.
Name Day:
March 18, 2025View in calendar
May 11, 2025View in calendar
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August 4, 2025View in calendar
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Кирил is celebrated with traditional dishes and gatherings of family and friends. According to custom, the celebrant treats guests, and they bring gifts and flowers.
In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Кирчо, Киро, Кирко, Киряк, Чиро.
Did you know?
If you have a name day in Bulgaria and stay home, prepare for surprise visitors! A unique feature of Bulgarian tradition is that guests can arrive without invitation, and you're expected to be ready with treats for all visitors.