What is definition cyrus?

Cyrus is a male given name of Persian origin, meaning "sun" or "light". It was the name of several Persian kings, including Cyrus the Great, who founded the Achaemenid Empire and allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem from their Babylonian captivity. The name has become popular in many cultures and has been given to notable figures in history, literature, and entertainment, including musicians Cyrus Chestnut and Miley Cyrus.