Irish boy name
Cillian Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Cillian means church, or strife; debated. From Irish Cillín, from ceall, a church, or ceilleach, meaning strife; the meaning is debated
Cillian is linked to Saint Cillian, or Kilian, an Irish missionary who travelled to Germany in the seventh century and is the patron saint of Würzburg. The name's meaning is debated: some derive it from ceall, meaning church, and others from ceilleach, which relates to strife or conflict. It is also associated with the diminutive Cillín, meaning little church. The name has risen in popularity in Ireland and has become known worldwide. It is spelt with either one or two l's, and families often choose Killian as a spelling alternative, with the same pronunciation.
Variants of Cillian
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Well-known people named Cillian
Cillian Murphy.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cillian mean?
Cillian means "church, or strife; debated". From Irish Cillín, from ceall, a church, or ceilleach, meaning strife; the meaning is debated.
How do you pronounce Cillian?
Cillian is pronounced KIL-ee-an.
What is the origin of Cillian?
Cillian is of Irish origin. From Irish Cillín, from ceall, a church, or ceilleach, meaning strife; the meaning is debated.