Kuruvilla
Kuruvila or Kuruvilla is a given masculine name, among the Syriac Christian community of Kerala. The Western equivalent is Cyril, also used as a masculine given name. It is derived from the Greek name Κύριλλος meaning "lordly, masterful", which in turn derives from Greek κυριος "lord". Kuruvila essentially means "the one belonging to the lord."
Notable people with the name include:
- Abey Kuruvilla, Indian cricketer
- Anish Kuruvilla, Indian film director and actor
- Elenjikal Chandy Kuruvila, Indian Navy admiral
- Kuruvilla Pandikattu, Indian philosopher and priest
- T. U. Kuruvilla, Indian politician and cabinet minister of Kerala
Category:Malayalam-language masculine given names
Category:Malayalam-language surnames