The FULL meaning of the name Κυριλλος
I know that the Greek name Κυριλλος (Kyrillos) comes from the Greek word κυριος (kyrios) which means "lord".
But what is the meaning of the "λλος" suffix in the name? It is commonly believed in the Slavic world that due to the "λλος" prefix, the name means "little lord". But some western sources I found claim that it converts the noun κυριος into an adjective, therefore transforming the meaning into "lordly" or "masterful".

So which interpretation is correct?

Question

The FULL meaning of the name Κυριλλος
I know that the Greek name Κυριλλος (Kyrillos) comes from the Greek word κυριος (kyrios) which means "lord".
But what is the meaning of the "λλος" suffix in the name? It is commonly believed in the Slavic world that due to the "λλος" prefix, the name means "little lord". But some western sources I found claim that it converts the noun κυριος into an adjective, therefore transforming the meaning into "lordly" or "masterful".

So which interpretation is correct?

Answer

Hello, there.

Here we are dealing with a matter of language and linguistic evolution. The ending you are asking about is just the way the name has become widely known over the years.

For more, please check the below mentioned links in Greek and English.

https://el.wikipedia.org/wiki/Κύριλλος_(όνομα)#cite_note-1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyril

Hope this helps,
Lida

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