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Killian

Killian is a masculine name of Irish origin that is rich with meaning. A variant spelling of Cillian, this name comes from the Celtic word ceallach, and translates to “bright-headed” and “little warrior.” This makes Killian a wonderful choice to help baby embrace their strong spirit and beautiful mind. Killian also comes from the Irish word cill, which means “church,” giving you and baby a unique way to celebrate your faith together.
Irish Male
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Meaning

Little warrior, church, bright headed

Popularity

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Pronunciation

KIL-ee-an

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Traits

  • Brave
  • Determined
  • Charismatic
  • Loyal

Compatibility

Killian pairs well with strong, classic names for siblings. It also works nicely as a middle name to balance out longer first names. Culturally, Killian fits in with both traditional and modern naming styles, making it a versatile choice.

Brave Determined Charismatic Loyal

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Killian Scott

Killian Scott

Actor

Born: July 6, 1985 · Kilmallock, Ireland

Portrait of Killian Brennan

Killian Brennan

Footballer

Born: October 29, 1984 · Dublin, Ireland

Portrait of Killian Dain

Killian Dain

Wrestler

Born: February 21, 1985 · Belfast, Northern Ireland

Portrait of Killian Hayes

Killian Hayes

Basketball Player

Born: July 27, 2001 · Lakeland, Florida, USA

Portrait of Killian Jornet

Killian Jornet

Athlete

Born: October 27, 1987 · Sabadell, Spain

Portrait of Killian Eng

Killian Eng

Artist

Born: September 12, 1982 · Sweden

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Killian Original form
  • Cillian Irish
  • Ukrainian
  • Russian
  • Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Hebrew
  • Persian
  • Hindi

Cultural Adaptations

  • Кіліян (Kilian) Ukrainian
  • Килиан (Kilian) Russian
  • 基利安 (Jīlì'ān) Chinese
  • キリアン (Kirian) Japanese
  • קיליאן (Kilian) Hebrew
  • کیلیان (Kilian) Persian
  • किलियन (Kiliyan) Hindi

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Frequently Asked Questions about Killian

What does Killian mean?
Little warrior, church, bright headed
What is the origin of Killian?
Killian has Irish origins.
Is Killian popular?
Killian has been viewed 185 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Killian?
Similar names include Nana, Veronica, Nina, Djuma, Xavi.
How do you pronounce Killian?
Killian is pronounced KIL-ee-an.

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