Kilian

Meaning of Kilian

From the mists of early medieval Éire springs Kilian—Cillian’s adventurous twin—carrying the Latin whisper of “bellum” (battle) and the Gaelic glow of “ceallach” (church or war) in his travel-pack. Legend casts him as the spirited missionary who sailed past Roman ruins, trekked the Rhine, and lit up Würzburg, so his story already feels like a Netflix mini-series in a single breath. Today, whether he’s KIL-yən among Irish fiddles, KIL-ee-ən on American playgrounds, or smooth KEE-lee-ahn in German beer gardens, this three-syllable spark plugs itself into any soundtrack. Kilian has been tiptoeing up U.S. charts since the disco days—hovering around the 700s now—proof that parents love an under-the-radar hero with history’s glitter on his boots. He comes off brave yet bookish, equal parts sword and quill, ready to duel dragons at dawn and still make brunch by noon. In short, Kilian radiates epic energy wrapped in an easy grin.

Pronunciation

German

  • Pronunced as KEE-lee-ahn (/ˈkiːli̯aːn/)

English

  • Pronunced as KIL-ee-ən (/ˈkɪliən/)

Irish

  • Pronunced as KIL-yən (/ˈkɪljən/)

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Notable People Named Kilian

Kilian Ludewig -
Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer -
Kilian Fischhuber -
Kilian Feldbausch -
Kilian Frankiny -
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