Gillan

Gillan Meaning & Origin

About Gillan
The name "Gillan" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Giolla Fhaolain," which means "servant of St. Fillan." St. Fillan was a 7th-century Irish saint who was known for his healing abilities. The name "Gillan" therefore carries the connotation of being a servant or follower of St. Fillan, reflecting a connection to faith and devotion.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gillan are female.

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Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gillan in Braille

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

The name Gillan in braille

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

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

The name Gillan in sign language

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