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Cyrus

کوروش
Sigh-rus · /ˈsaɪrəs/
MasculineOld PersianPersianRegional
generated — pending cultural review
Meaning
sun; throne
Legacy
Cyrus the Great founded the Achaemenid Persian Empire, one of the largest empires in ancient history.
Known for
Cyrus saw a resurgence in the US in the early 2000s, partially due to a celebrity baby, but remains more common in regions with historical or cultural ties to Persia.
throne

The images that carry it

👑
This crown represents Cyrus the Great's role as the founder and king of a vast empire, signifying royalty and leadership.
☀️
The sun emoji connects to one of the proposed meanings of the name Cyrus, linking it to light and power.
📜
This scroll evokes the Cyrus Cylinder, an ancient clay cylinder with a declaration from Cyrus the Great, considered one of the earliest charters of human rights.
🦁
The lion is a recurring symbol in ancient Persian art and mythology, often associated with kingship and strength, much like Cyrus himself.

What it asks of you

Moral
Act with benevolent leadership for your people.
Character
Embodies the qualities of a wise and powerful ruler.
Mindset
Approaches the world with strategic vision and ambition.

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Kindred meaningsHarini Suraj Suresh Kavindu Lahiru Aarnav
Same languageDarius

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