Killian

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proper noun

A male given name from Irish.

OriginIrish Cillian →
Less commonScrabble 11
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. A male given name from Irish.
  2. A surname.

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Origin

  1. IrishCillian
  2. EnglishKillian

An anglicized spelling of Irish Cillian.

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Cite this entry
APA

Killian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Killian

MLA

“Killian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Killian. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Killian,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Killian.

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