Name Cilian Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Cilian

Cilian is a ♂ boy’s name.

What is the origin of the name Cilian?

Cilian is a rare German variant of the name Cillian and derived from the Celtic name Ceallach or the Irish name Cillín.

What does the name Cilian mean?

Cilian means “little warrior” and “bright-headed” (from Celtic “ceallach” = war/battle/strife/bright-headed) and “monk’s cell” or “little church” (from Irish “ceall” = church/monastery).

Pronunciation of Cilian

Variants of the name Cilian