Cillian
Cillian is an Irish masculine given name.
Cillian is used as a masculine given name of Irish origin.
Which one should you use?
Cillian is the standard form of the name, while Cill is a shortened version used in informal settings.
Did you know?
- The name Cillian has two possible origins, meaning it could either be derived from the word for 'church' ceall or the word for 'strife' ceallach.
- The name Cillian is a cognate of the name Killian, which spread to Germany and became popular there during the Middle Ages.
- While Cillian is a fixed name, the Irish language uses a system of 'genitive case' that can change the spelling of names when they follow certain prepositions.
Examples in context
- Is mise Cillian.I am Cillian.
Example conversation
Cathal and Siobhán are discussing a friend at a cafe.
- CathalAn bhfuil Cillian anseo?Is Cillian here?
- SiobhánNíl Cillian anseo.Cillian is not here.
- CathalAn bhfuil sé ag obair?Is he working?
- SiobhánTá, tá sé ag obair.Yes, he is working.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Cillian, CC BY-SA 4.0.
