Killian

Killian Meaning & Origin

About Killian
The name Killian is of Irish origin and has Gaelic roots. It is derived from the Irish name Cillian, which means "church" or "monastery." The name Killian carries a strong association with religious devotion and spirituality, reflecting its etymology. It is often used as a given name for boys and is popular in Ireland and other English-speaking countries.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Killian are male.

Killian Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -4.08% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 L Y AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɪljən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Killian in Braille

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

The name Killian in braille

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

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

The name Killian in sign language

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