CYRUS

From Κυρος (Kyros), the Griego forma de the Persa name Kūrush, which may mean far sighted or young. The name is sometimes associated with Griego 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. As an Inglés name, it first came into use among the Puritans after the Protestant Reformation.

“SIE-rəs (English)”