Gillen

Gillen Meaning & Origin

About Gillen
The name "Gillen" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Giolla Eoin," meaning "son of the servant of John." It is a patronymic surname, indicating a family's association with a particular ancestor named John. The name signifies a familial connection to someone who served or was devoted to John, emphasizing the importance of loyalty and dedication within the family lineage.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gillen are male.

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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 Gillen in Braille

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

The name Gillen in braille

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

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

The name Gillen in sign language

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