Cirilla as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Cirilla

What is the meaning of the name Cirilla ?

The baby name Cirilla is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /sɪˈrɪlə/ (si-RIL-uh); alternative pronunciation /sɪˈrɪlɑː/ (si-RIL-ah).

Cirilla is in Origin.

Cirilla is a feminine, Italianate form related to Cyrilla/Cirila, ultimately descending from Greek Kyrillos, “lordly” or “belonging to the Lord,” from kyrios, “lord.” The name entered Christian name-stock through veneration of saints named Cyril (notably of Alexandria and of Jerusalem), with feminine adaptations emerging in Romance and Slavic languages. Its tone blends classical piety with a lyrical, Latinate ending.

Usage has long been rare but documented in church and civil records across Southern and Eastern Europe. In contemporary culture, Cirilla gained wider recognition via Andrzej Sapkowski’s The Witcher saga, where Princess Cirilla (“Ciri”) is a central character, boosting its international appeal. Variants and cognates include Cyrilla, Cirila (Spanish, Slovene), Cyrille (French, also used for women), Kyrilla (German, rare), and Kirilla (Slavic, rare). Common diminutives and short forms are Ciri, Cilla, and Rilla. The name’s meaning evokes dignity and a quietly regal bearing.