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Killian

“Little church”

KIL-ee-ən Irish, Celtic origin 7 letters 3 syllables
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Killian

Little church

Irish, Celtic

About this name

Killian is an anglicized version of the Irish name Cillian, meaning 'little church' or possibly 'bright-headed'. It is an incredibly handsome, energetic Celtic name that has seen a massive surge in modern popularity.

It is pronounced KIL-ee-ən. It is traditionally associated with Christianity. It is associated with themes of Celtic, Spiritual and Modern. Its listed personality traits are Bright, Spirited and Faithful. It has 3 syllables and 7 letters.

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Meanings

Bright-headed Strife

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Personality Traits

Syllables

3

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What does the name Killian mean?

The name Killian means "Little church."

What origin is the name Killian?

Killian has Irish and Celtic origins.

Is Killian a boy or girl name?

Killian is traditionally a boy's name.

How do you pronounce Killian?

Killian is pronounced KIL-ee-ən.

Is Killian popular?

Killian has a popularity score of 83 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s.

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