Name meaning
Kilian
may mean “of uncertain meaning”
- Origin
- Irish, via German and Czech
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Czech, Slovak, English, German
- Spellings
- Kilian · Cillian
- Form of
- Killian
- Say it
- KIL-ee-an
- Letters
- 6
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Kilian is a continental form of Cillian, an Irish name whose source is not certain.
Roots
Origin uncertain.
Where it is used
Cillian is the full form.
Kilian name FAQ
What does the name Kilian mean?
Kilian may mean “of uncertain meaning”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Origin uncertain.
Where does the name Kilian come from?
Kilian is of Irish, via German and Czech origin. Today it is used in Czech, Slovak, English, German families.
How do you pronounce Kilian?
Kilian is usually pronounced KIL-ee-an.
Is Kilian a boy's or a girl's name?
Kilian is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Kilian?
Related spellings and forms include Cillian.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.