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
Lively

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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The name Kylian means "Monk" in Irish, "Warrior" in French.
Kylian has Gaelic and French origins. Derived from the Irish name Cillian, composed of 'ceall' meaning 'church' or 'monastery' and the diminutive suffix '-in'.
Kylian is pronounced KIL-ee-an (KIL-ee-an). It has 3 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Kylian include Ky, Kili.
Some middle name ideas for Kylian include James, Thomas, William, Henry, George.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Kylian include Liam, Aisling, Maeve.
The most common spelling is Kylian. Alternative spellings include Cillian, Killian.