Kyriakos
Meaning of Kyriakos
Kyriakos is a male name of Greek origin. It is pronounced as kee-ree-AH-kos (/kiˈri.a.kos/). The name has variations, such as Kyriacos. In the United States, Kyriakos has been given to newborn boys since the 1970s, with varying levels of popularity over the years. While it may not be among the most commonly used names, Kyriakos carries a rich cultural heritage and strong associations with Greek traditions. Its meaning is derived from the Greek word "kyrios," which translates to "lord" or "master." This name is an excellent choice for parents looking for a unique and meaningful name with historical and cultural significance.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as kee-ree-AH-kos (/kiˈri.a.kos/)
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Notable People Named Kyriakos
| Kyriakos Mitsotakis is a Greek politician who has been prime minister of Greece since June 2023, and previously held the position from July 2019 to May 2023, as well as being president of the New Democracy party since 2016. |
| Kyriakos Velopoulos is a Greek politician, journalist, author, and television personality who has been president of the Greek Solution political party since its foundation in 2016. |
| Kyriakos Domnandos was a prominent naturalist, professor, dean, author, and diplomat, known for his pioneering work in zoology and natural history at the University of Athens and his contributions to the Physiographic Society and the Zoological Museum. |
| Kyriakos Charalambides is a celebrated Cypriot poet whose work celebrates Western civilization through the lens of Greek culture while maintaining a strong connection to the Greek Cypriot linguistic register. |
| Kyriakos Nicolaou was a Cypriot archaeologist known for his work with the Department of Antiquities in Cyprus. |
| Kyriakos Pierrakakis is a Greek computer and political scientist who served as Minister of State and Digital Governance in the Cabinet of Kyriakos Mitsotakis from 2019 to 2023. |
| Kyriakos Savvidis is a Greek professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Slovan Bratislava in the Niké Liga. |
| Kyriakos Andreopoulos is a Greek professional footballer currently playing as a defensive midfielder for German club VFC Plauen. |
| Kyriakos Giaxis is a Greek professional footballer known for playing as a midfielder for Super League club PAOK and the Greece national under-19 football team. |
| Kyriakos Karataidis is a retired Greek footballer who represented Olympiacos and the national team during his career. |
| Kyriakos Pontikeas is a Greek water polo player who won the bronze medal at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships as a member of the Greek team. |
| Kyriakos Giannopoulos is a Greek former water polo player who competed in four Summer Olympics. |
| Kyriakos Mavronikolas is a Cypriot politician and former Minister of Defence, known for his work in the Movement for Social Democracy and as a Member of the European Parliament. |
| Kyriakos Antoniou is a Cypriot professional footballer known for his role as a defender for AEZ Zakakiou in the Cypriot First Division. |
| Kyriakos Michas is a Greek football manager. |
