Gender Feminine
Pronounced Pron. KEE-ree-ay  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From the name of a Christian prayer, also called the Kyrie eleison meaning "Lord, have mercy". It is ultimately from Greek κύριος (kyrios) meaning "lord".

Related Names

Masculine FormCyril
Other Languages & CulturesCyrielle, Cyrille(French) Kyriake, Kyriaki, Kiki(Greek) Cyriaca(Late Roman) Cirila(Slovene)
Same SpellingKyrie 1

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Entry updated December 7, 2022