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Cirilla

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Pronounced sih-RIL-uh /sɪˈrɪl.ə/High

Meaning: lordly, masterful, of the LordMedium

In 30 seconds: Cirilla is a name meaning lordly from Greek Kyrillos, made famous as Ciri the princess of Cintra in Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher saga and Netflix series.
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Origin MediumGreek, Fictional
Meaninglordly, masterful, of the Lord
U.S. rank (2024)#2278 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births81 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 468

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220162024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Cirilla derives from the Greek name Kyrillos, meaning lordly or of the Lord (from kyrios). This root produced Cyril, borne by the 9th-century Byzantine missionary Saint Cyril who helped create an ancestor of the Cyrillic alphabet.

Cirilla gained modern fame through Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher fantasy series (1993–), where Cirilla (Ciri) is the primary princess and adopted daughter of Geralt. The Netflix series The Witcher (2019–) brought the name to a global audience.

Did you know? The Cyrillic script — used by hundreds of millions to write Russian, Bulgarian, and Serbian — takes its name from Saint Cyril (Kyrillos), the same Greek root as Cirilla.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name: Cyril — name etymology referenceSapkowski, The Witcher series (1993–) — reference for CirillaOxford Classical Dictionary: Kyrillos — reference for Cirilla

Variations

CiriCyrillaKyrilla

Nicknames

CiriRilla

Famous Bearers

  • ★Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon (Ciri) (fictional)
    Princess of Cintra and central character in Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher novels, possessing rare Elder-blood powers.

If you like Cirilla…

Cyrilla— direct variant spelling of same Greek-rooted name
Lyra— fantasy-associated three-syllable feminine name
Arya— fantasy princess name with similar appeal
Sansa— Game of Thrones princess name of similar cultural moment
Elara— fantasy-adjacent three-syllable feminine name

Frequently Asked

What does Cirilla mean?

Cirilla means lordly or masterful, from Greek Kyrillos (kyrios: Lord), and is most famous as the full name of Ciri in The Witcher.

How do you pronounce Cirilla?

Cirilla is pronounced sih-RIL-uh (/sɪˈrɪl.ə/), with three syllables.

Is Cirilla a girl's name?

Yes, Cirilla is a feminine name known primarily through The Witcher fantasy series.

How popular is the name Cirilla?

Cirilla is rare but has gained interest among Witcher fans since the Netflix series launched in 2019.