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Cillian

KIL-ee-an

/ˈkɪliən/

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Cillian

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Irish
Meaning
Strife, war.
Gender
male
Popularity
Known via actor Cillian Murphy.

Common mispronunciations

SIL-ee-an

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