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Jillian

Jillian, which has Latin origins, means "youthful," so it's perfect for reminding baby that they'll always be, well, your baby. This girl's name can also be spelled as Gillian and has the retro-sounding Jill as a nickname. Jillian is the feminine form of Julian or Julius, which means "Jove's child," and is also intrinsically linked to some of the Roman Empire's most powerful rulers.
Latin, Roman Female
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Meaning

Youthful

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Pronunciation

JIL-ee-ən

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Traits

  • Cheerful
  • Friendly
  • Energetic
  • Kind

Compatibility

Jillian pairs well with classic names for siblings, providing a nice balance. As a middle name, it adds a touch of modern elegance to more traditional first names. This name also fits nicely in a variety of cultural and stylistic pairings, blending seamlessly with both trendy and timeless choices.

Cheerful Friendly Energetic Kind

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Jillian Michaels

Jillian Michaels

Fitness Trainer

Born: February 18, 1974 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Portrait of Jillian Bell

Jillian Bell

Actress

Born: April 25, 1984 · Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Portrait of Jillian Armenante

Jillian Armenante

Actress

Born: July 5, 1968 · Paterson, New Jersey, USA

Portrait of Jillian Hervey

Jillian Hervey

Musician

Born: June 19, 1989 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Portrait of Jillian Dempsey

Jillian Dempsey

Makeup Artist

Born: January 4, 1966 · Winslow, Maine, USA

Portrait of Jillian Tamaki

Jillian Tamaki

Artist

Born: June 2, 1980 · Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Jillian Original form
  • Jillian English
  • Жиллиан Cyrillic
  • ジリアン Japanese
  • 吉莉安 Chinese (Simplified)
  • Arabic
  • Georgian
  • Armenian
  • Devanagari

Cultural Adaptations

  • جيليان (Jillian) Arabic
  • ჯილიან (Jillian) Georgian
  • Ջիլիան (Jillian) Armenian
  • जिलियन (Jillian) Devanagari

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jillian

What does Jillian mean?
Youthful
What is the origin of Jillian?
Jillian has Latin, Roman origins.
Is Jillian popular?
Jillian has been viewed 68 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Jillian?
Similar names include Yvete, Ryan, Amber, Philip, Lorenzo.
How do you pronounce Jillian?
Jillian is pronounced JIL-ee-ən.

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