Ciro
/ˈt͡ʃi.ro/
Ciro is a male given name of Italian origin.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈtʃi.ro/. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
When do people say it?
The feminine form of Ciro can be Cirilla.
Did you know?
- The Italian Ciro is the result of a long linguistic journey from the Old Persian Kuruš through the Ancient Greek Kûros and the Latin Cyrus.
- Because of its strong association with the working class of Naples, Ciro is a common trope in Italian cinema to signal that a character is friendly, street-smart and Neapolitan.
- The name Ciro persists in southern Italy largely due to the devotion to San Ciro, a patron saint who is venerated in several different Italian towns.
Examples in context
- Ciao Ciro, come stai?Hello Ciro, how are you?
- Buongiorno Signor Ciro, piacere di conoscerla.Good morning Mr. Ciro, pleased to meet you.
- Si chiama Ciro.His name is Ciro.
- Ho incontrato Ciro ieri.I met Ciro yesterday.
- Ciro è un bravo ragazzo.Ciro is a good guy.
Example conversation
Giulia and Lorenzo are talking about a mutual friend.
- GiuliaConosci Ciro?Do you know Ciro?
- LorenzoSì, conosco Ciro da molto tempo.Yes, I have known Ciro for a long time.
- GiuliaÈ molto simpatico.He is very nice.
- LorenzoÈ vero, è un grande amico.It's true, he is a great friend.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Ciro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ciro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
