Kiril's name day in 2025: discover all the dates when Kiril celebrates his Angel Day.

The name Kirill is quite rare in Ukraine, yet it is beautiful and has an ancient history. "Telegraph" has decided to explain its meaning and when all the Angel Days for Kirill occur throughout the year.

Meaning of the Name Kirill

In Greek, the name translates to "master," "owner," or "lord." From Persian, it can also be translated as "sun."

Forms of the name include Kir, Kirya, Kira, Kiryukha, Kiryunya, Kirilo, Kiryakha, and Kiryusha.

An interesting fact: in Ukrainian folk tales, there is a well-known character, the hero Kirill Kozhumyaka.

Among famous Ukrainians with this name, one can recall figures such as the last hetman of the Zaporozhian Host, Kirill Rozumovsky, prince and ataman Kirik Ruzhinsky, composer Kirill Stetsenko, and others. Among contemporary well-known Kirills in Ukraine, it is worth mentioning the head of intelligence Kirill Budanov, former advisor to the head of the Office of the President Kirill Timoshenko, and chess player Kirill Shevchenko.

When is Angel Day for Kirill?

Kirill celebrates his name days several times a year according to the Orthodox calendar.

Let’s list all the Angel Days for Kirill:

• January 18, June 9 – Kirill of Alexandria;
• February 14, May 11 – Kirill (Constantine) the Philosopher, Moravian;
• March 9 – Kirill of Sebaste;
• March 18 – Kirill of Jerusalem;
• March 21 – Kirill of Catana (Sicilian);
• March 29 – Kirill of Iliopolis;
• April 13 – Kirill (Priymak), Vasilievsky;
• April 28 – Kirill of Turov;
• May 10 – Cyprian (Kirin, Kirill) of Basti;
• July 9, September 6 – Kirill of Gortyn.

Let us remind you that earlier "Telegraph" discussed why it is highly undesirable to gift socks and underwear to men – such gifts, according to folk omens, can only bring harm.