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Jillian

“variant of Gillian, a feminine form of Julian”

About the name Jillian

Jillian is a variant spelling of Gillian, which arose in medieval England as a feminine form of Julian. Julian comes from the Latin name Julianus, which was derived from Julius, the name of a Roman family whose origin is uncertain. The spelling Jillian became more widespread in recent times.

Meaning
variant of Gillian, a feminine form of Julian
Origin
English/Latin
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
JIL-ee-an(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

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Middle names for Jillian

  • Jillian Marie
  • Jillian Elizabeth
  • Jillian Anne
  • Jillian Grace
  • Jillian Nicole

Questions about Jillian

What does Jillian mean?
Jillian is an English name meaning "variant of Gillian, a feminine form of Julian".
How do you pronounce Jillian?
Jillian is pronounced JIL-ee-an, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Jillian?
Variants of Jillian include Gillian.

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