name
Irish
Cillian
KIL-ee-un
/ˈkɪliːən/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
cillian
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Irish Gaelic (Ireland)
- Meaning
- Bright-headed; strife; associated with the church
- Gender
- male
Pronunciation tips
Name of actor Cillian Murphy; 'c' before 'i' is always 'k' in Irish
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