Killian as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Killian

What is the meaning of the name Killian ?

The baby name Killian is a boy name 2 syllables long and is pronounced KIL-ee-an.

Killian is Irish in Origin.

Killian is a name of Irish origin, meaning "church" or "monastery". It is derived from the Gaelic word "cill", which means "church" and was often used to refer to a monastery or a place of worship. The name has been in use since the early Middle Ages and was popularized by Saint Kilian, an Irish missionary who traveled to Germany in the 7th century to spread Christianity. The name has since become a popular choice for boys in Ireland and other English-speaking countries.

The name Killian is typically pronounced KIL-ee-an or KIL-yen, with the emphasis on the first syllable. It is a two-syllable name with a strong, masculine sound. The name has been used for both boys and girls, but it is more commonly given to boys. In recent years, the name has become increasingly popular in the United States, where it is often spelled with two L's (Killian) rather than one (Kilian).

The name Killian is composed of two elements: "cill", meaning "church" or "monastery", and "ian", a suffix that means "belonging to" or "descendant of". The name therefore means "descendant of the church" or "belonging to the monastery". It is a name with a rich history and cultural significance, and is often associated with strength, courage, and devotion.