Ciryon's name is not explained, but it seems to be connected with cirya 'ship', and this connection is reinforced by his earlier name Vëandur 'wind follower'. Lacking any detailed description of Ciryon's life, it's hard to be sure whether his name had any particular significance. We do know that he escaped the assault on Minas Ithil with his father, mother and brothers aboard a ship, but whether this meant to imply any special connection to Ciryon's name is unclear.
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