Cyprus

Cyprus Meaning & Origin

About Cyprus
The name "Cyprus" is derived from the Greek word "Kypros," which is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek word "kupros," meaning copper. This is because Cyprus was known in antiquity for its rich copper mines, making it a significant source of the metal. The name "Cyprus" thus reflects the island's historical association with copper mining and trade.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cyprus are male.

Cyprus Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPRS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C01602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AY1 P R AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈsaɪprəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C162

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cyprus in Braille

Here's how to represent Cyprus in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Cyprus in braille

How to Spell the Name Cyprus in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Cyprus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cyprus in sign language

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