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Cyrus is a Persian name meaning 'sun' or 'one who bestows care'. It is derived from the Old Persian name 'Kūruš', which has been interpreted as 'like the sun' or 'young'. The name is historically best known as the name of several Persian kings, most notably Cyrus the Great (c. 600-530 BC), who founded the Achaemenid Empire and is renowned for his policy of tolerance for peoples' customs and religions. He is also exalted in Judaism for freeing the Jewish people from Babylonian captivity. The name carries connotations of power, leadership, and justice.
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Cyrus
Cyrus is a Persian name meaning 'sun' or 'one who bestows care'. It is derived from the Old Persian name 'Kūruš', which has been interpreted as 'like the sun' or 'young'. The name is historically best known as the name of several Persian kings, most notably Cyrus the Great (c. 600-530 BC), who founded the Achaemenid Empire and is renowned for his policy of tolerance for peoples' customs and religions. He is also exalted in Judaism for freeing the Jewish people from Babylonian captivity. The name carries connotations of power, leadership, and justice.
کوروش
کوروش فارسی نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'سورج' یا 'دیکھ بھال کرنے والا' ہے۔ یہ نام قدیم فارسی نام 'کوروش' سے ماخوذ ہے۔ یہ نام تاریخی طور پر کوروش اعظم کے نام سے مشہور ہے، جس نے ہخامنشی سلطنت کی بنیاد رکھی تھی۔
كُورُوش
كوروش اسم فارسي يعني 'الشمس' أو 'الراعي'. مشتق من الاسم الفارسي القديم 'كوروش'. يرتبط الاسم تاريخياً بكوروش الكبير، مؤسس الإمبراطورية الأخمينية، المعروف بسياسة التسامح تجاه شعوب الأراضي التي غزاها.
Leadership
Founder of the Achaemenid Empire (c. 600-530 BC), known as one of the greatest rulers of the ancient world. He is renowned for his policy of tolerance for peoples' customs and religions, and is exalted in Judaism for freeing the Jewish people from Babylonian captivity.
General
Notable modern bearers include Cyrus Vance Sr. (U.S. Secretary of State), Cyrus Vance Jr. (Manhattan District Attorney), and Cyrus Broacha (Indian MTV VJ).
Era: c. 600-530 BC
Founder of the Achaemenid Empire, known for his military conquests and policies of religious and cultural tolerance.
Cyrus is a permissible name associated with a great Persian king known for his justice and tolerance, used by Persian Muslims.
Scholar Consensus: agreed
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