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Cyrus
SEYE-ruhs
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A male given name of Old Persian origin, most famously borne by Cyrus the Great, founder of the Persian Empire.
"Cyrus the Great is remembered for his tolerant style of rule."
Word Forms
Cyruses plural, Cyri plural
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Κῦρος (Kûros), from Old Persian kuruš.