Gilian

Gilian Meaning & Origin

About Gilian
The name "Gilian" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Giolla Eoin," meaning "servant of John." It combines the word "giolla," which translates to "servant" or "follower," with "Eoin," the Irish form of the name John. Therefore, the name "Gilian" signifies someone who is devoted or loyal to John, reflecting a sense of servitude or dedication.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gilian are female.

Gilian Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 L Y AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/gilian*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLN', 'JLN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gilian in Braille

Here's how to represent Gilian in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Gilian in braille

How to Spell the Name Gilian in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Gilian using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gilian in sign language

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