Kilian: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
A form of Killian; its root is debated between 'church' and 'strife/war'
Origin
Irish (variant of Killian)
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
KIL-ee-ən

Kilian is an Irish (variant of Killian) boy's name meaning “a form of Killian; its root is debated between 'church' and 'strife/war'”. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Kilian

Meaning: A form of Killian; its root is debated between 'church' and 'strife/war'.

Origin: Irish (variant of Killian).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Kilian

KIL-ee-ənIPA /ˈkɪliən/

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