Ciro
/ˈθiɾo/masculine
The Spanish equivalent of the male given name Cyrus is Ciro.
Ciro is used as a masculine given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈθiɾo/
Did you know?
- While Ciro refers to the name, the Spanish word for the actual 'cyrus' bird (a type of kingfisher) is martín pescador, showing that the name and the bird have no linguistic connection in Spanish.
- In Spanish, Ciro can be used as a literary epithet for any leader who is perceived as just or merciful, regardless of whether they are Persian.
- The name Ciro comes from the Old Persian word Kuruš, which entered Spanish via Latin and Ancient Greek.
Examples in context
- Ciro es mi hermano.Ciro is my brother.
- ¿Conoces a Ciro?Do you know Ciro?
- El mejor amigo de Ciro es amable.Ciro's best friend is kind.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are talking about a mutual friend.
- Alejandro¿Has visto a Ciro hoy?Have you seen Ciro today?
- MaríaNo, no he visto a Ciro.No, I haven't seen Ciro.
- AlejandroÉl debería estar aquí.He should be here.
- MaríaTal vez Ciro llegará tarde.Maybe Ciro will arrive late.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cyrus” translations and entries Ciro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ciro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
