Ciri as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Ciri

What is the meaning of the name Ciri ?

The baby name Ciri is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsiːri/ (SEE-ree); sometimes /ˈsɪri/ (SIR-ee).

Ciri is in Origin.

Ciri is a modern given name most often a short form of Cirilla or Cyrilla, the feminine counterpart of Cyril. Cyril goes back to Greek Kyrillos, from kyrios meaning “lord” or “master,” giving Ciri the sense of “lordly” or “belonging to the Lord.” In Spanish, Italian, and several Slavic languages, Ciri serves as a familiar nickname for Cirila/Cirilla.

Usage has been sporadic in the past, with feminine forms appearing across Christian Europe alongside veneration of saints named Cyril/Kirill, but the name gained international visibility through Andrzej Sapkowski’s The Witcher, where Ciri is short for Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon. Variants and related forms include Cirilla, Cyrilla, Cirila, Cyrille (French), and the rare Slavic Kirilla; masculine cognates are Cyril, Cyrille, Cirilo, Kiril/Kirill. As a standalone given name, Ciri feels sleek and contemporary while preserving deep Greek-Christian roots.