Koresh

Koresh is a Hebrew name corresponding to the anglicised name Cyrus (commonly referring to Cyrus the Great). It can also mean sun (in Old Persian). It can also refer to the following people:

  • Cyrus Teed, called "Koresh," a 19th century spiritualist.
  • David Koresh, leader of the Branch Davidian religious group who died along with 74 followers in a fiery blaze at their church in Waco, Texas after a 51-day standoff with the FBI.
  • and also Köräş, Tatar wrestling
  • and also Russian slang кореш, that means old friend