Kyriaki

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Name
Kyriaki
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
3

Kyriaki is a female first name that carries the meanings 'the one belonging to the Lord', 'the one belonging to God', or 'the child of Sunday'. Its origins are rooted in ancient Greek.

What does the name Kyriaki mean?

The name Kyriaki has various meanings, including 'the one belonging to the Lord', 'the one belonging to God', and 'the child of Sunday'. It originates from the ancient Greek and Greek-speaking regions. It is derived from the ancient Greek word kýrios (κύριος), which means 'the Lord' or 'Christ'. Another derivation is found in the Greek term Kiriaki (Κυριακή), which means 'Sunday'. Kyriaki is a widely used girl's name, especially in Cyprus. Other variants include Kiriaki and Kirika (Basque). The male main form in ancient Greek is Kyriakos.

Where does the name Kyriaki come from?

The etymology of Kyriaki is ancient Greek and includes meanings such as 'the one belonging to God' or 'the child of Sunday'. The composition consists of kýrios, meaning 'the Lord', and Kiriaki, meaning 'Sunday'. The language is Greek.

How do you pronounce Kyriaki?

The pronunciation of Kyriaki is four to five syllables and is characterized by a consonant-rich structure. Generally, the name is pronounced as 'Ky-ri-a-ki' [kyʁiˈaːki], with the rounded ü sound contributing to a distinctive tone. The stressed syllable with the open a gives the name a melodic breadth. The ending '-ki' sounds clear and precise. Kyriaki conveys a traditional, sonorous impression - feminine and rhythmically striking.

When is the name day of Kyriaki?

The name day of Kyriaki is celebrated on July 7.

Popularity

In Germany, Kyriaki is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th in the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2019 at 2,718th. In the last ten years, Kyriaki has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it 4,120th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,555th.

Nicknames & pet names

Kiki / Kyri

Similar first names

Famous people

  • Kyriaki Liosi (German water polo player)
  • Kyriaki Papadopoulou (Greek singer)

Frequently asked questions about the name Kyriaki

What is the origin of the name Kyriaki?

Kyriaki originates from ancient Greek and means among other things 'the one belonging to God' or 'the child of Sunday'.

What does the name Kyriaki mean?

The name Kyriaki can be interpreted as 'the one belonging to the Lord' or 'the one belonging to God'. It is also associated with Sunday.

How popular is the name Kyriaki?

Particularly in Cyprus, Kyriaki is a widely used girl's name and enjoys great popularity there.

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