Kylian

KIL-ee-an'KIL-ee-an'3 syllables
🇮🇪Irish
Athletic

MEANING

Monk

ORIGIN

Gaelic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Irish name Cillian, composed of 'ceall' meaning 'church' or 'monastery' and the diminutive suffix '-in'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often associated with St. Cillian, a missionary and martyr.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

St. Cillian was an Irish missionary who spread Christianity in Franconia in the 7th century.

🇫🇷French
Strong

MEANING

Warrior

ORIGIN

French

ETYMOLOGY

Adopted in France, sometimes linked to names like Guillaume due to phonetic resemblance.

CULTURAL NOTES

Gained popularity in France due to the famous footballer Kylian Mbappé.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Modern usage primarily influenced by contemporary figures.

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Kylian - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations