Cyrus from Κυρος (Kyros), the Greek form of the Persian name Kūrush, which may mean "far sighted" or "young". The name is sometimes associated with Greek κυριος (kyrios) "lord". It was borne by several kings of Persia, including Cyrus the Great, who conquered Babylon. He is famous in the Old Testament for freeing the captive Jews and allowing them to return to Israel.
Biblical namesake: Cyrus the Great was the Persian king who allowed the Jewish exiles to return and rebuild Jerusalem, remembered for his pivotal role in biblical history. (Ezra · Ezra 1:1-4, Isaiah 45:1, 2 Chronicles 36:22-23)
Saintly namesake: Cyrus of Alexandria was a 4th-century Egyptian physician and missionary, venerated as a saint for his healing and charitable works. He is one of several saints named Cyrus. (January 31 · 4th century)
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