The name 'Zhyrota' is a derivative Slavic personal name that contains the suffix -ota. This name is formed through a truncation-suffix method from the two-root name 'Zhyr'. The first mention of the name 'Zhyrota' dates back to the year 1565 in the form 'Żyrota' (OKZR II 15). It should be noted that this name has related forms in the Russian language, such as 'Zhyrota' and 'Zhyrokhno' (see Tup 207).