Kilian

church, or little churchgoer

GenderBoyOriginIrishSay itKIL-ee-unPopularityuncommon
Pronounced KIL-ee-un

About the name Kilian

Kilian was an Irish missionary bishop martyred in Würzburg, Germany, where he remains a major patron saint. Crisp, Celtic, and easy to say, it wears well internationally.

Bold and outspoken, willing to speak hard truths.

Fun fact

Würzburg's Kiliani festival, one of Germany's oldest folk festivals, is named after him.

Nicknames for Kilian

Kil

Famous people named Kilian

  • Saint Kilian of Würzburg (missionary bishop)
  • Killian Hayes (basketball player)

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