"And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross."
Biblical Name · Greek/Libyan Origin
Cyrene Meaning in the Bible
Cyrene
girl
Cyrene means "Wall; Supreme power", a girl's name of Greek/Libyan origin. Cyrene appears in the King James Bible, and Acts 13:1 is the passage most often tied to it. Cyrene shows that cross-bearers come from unexpected origins — God chooses strangers and foreigners to participate in His redemptive story.
Is Cyrene in the Bible?
Yes — Cyrene appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 13:1.
Pronunciation:/sy-REE-nee/
OriginGreek/Libyan
MeaningWall; Supreme power
What does Cyrene mean?
Cyrene is a girl name of Greek/Libyan origin meaning "Wall; Supreme power". Cyrene was the North African city from which Simon came — the man compelled to carry Jesus' cross. From this distant city, a man became part of the most important event in history.
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What does Cyrene mean in the Bible?
Cyrene means "Wall; Supreme power" and is a name of Greek/Libyan origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Cyrene was the North African city from which Simon came — the man compelled to carry Jesus' cross. From this distant city, a man became part of the most important event in history. Cyrene reminds us that God recruits cross-bearers from unexpected places.
Where does Cyrene appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Cyrene is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Acts 13:1. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Lucius of Cyrene."
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Which books of the Bible mention Cyrene?
Cyrene is mentioned across 4 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Cyrene?
Cyrene shows that cross-bearers come from unexpected origins — God chooses strangers and foreigners to participate in His redemptive story.
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Names that pair well with Cyrene
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Malakai
boy
"My messenger; My angel"
Cyrene & Malakai
Abraham
boy
"Father of many nations"
Cyrene & Abraham
Abraham
boy
"Father of many nations"
Cyrene & Abraham
Benjamin
boy
"Son of my right hand"
Cyrene & Benjamin
Christopher
boy
"Christ-bearer"
Cyrene & Christopher
Declan
boy
"Full of goodness; Man of prayer"
Cyrene & Declan
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Cyrene name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Cyrene appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 13:1.
Cyrene means "Wall; Supreme power." It is a Greek/Libyan name. The King James Bible uses it in Acts 13:1, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Greek/Libyan. Cyrene comes into English from Greek/Libyan and carries the sense "Wall; Supreme power." It appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 13:1.
Common questions about the name Cyrene
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Cyrene?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Cyrene?
You can read every verse where Cyrene appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.