Cyrus at a glance
- Meaning
- Sun, throne
- Origin
- Persian
- Religion
- Zoroastrian
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- CYRUS
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- classic
- Variants & Spellings
- Cirus, Cyrusah, Cyruso, Ceerus, Cirusah, Ciruso
Lucky details for Cyrus
- Number
- 7
- Color
- Sea Green
- Stone
- Amethyst
- Flower
- Water Lily
- Day
- Monday
- Planet
- Neptune
- Zodiac
- Pisces
- Metal
- Platinum
Cyrus is a Persian name meaning “sun, throne”. Parents choose Cyrus for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Cyrus reduce to 7, a number linked with Neptune and with people who are insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker.
Numerology
Chaldean value 7 — Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning.
Personality
Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning
Positive Traits
Insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker
Negative Traits
Needs quiet time and can seem distant when overwhelmed
Career Suggestions
Science, psychology, writing, film, philosophy
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FAQs about the name Cyrus
What does the name Cyrus mean?
Cyrus means “sun, throne” and comes from a Persian root.
Is Cyrus a boy or girl name?
Cyrus is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Cyrus?
Cyrus is pronounced CYRUS (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Cyrus?
The lucky number for Cyrus is 7, ruled by Neptune.
What are good nicknames for Cyrus?
Popular short forms include Cyri, Cyru, Cyry, Cyy.
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