Spanish · Girl name
Pilar
“pillar”
About the name Pilar
Pilar is a Spanish feminine name meaning pillar. It comes from the Marian title Nuestra Señora del Pilar, Our Lady of the Pillar, after the tradition that the Virgin Mary appeared to the Apostle James standing on a pillar at Zaragoza. The Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza is the centre of this devotion, and her feast is a national holiday in Spain. Notable bearers include the Spanish television presenter Pilar Rubio.
- Meaning
- pillar
- Origin
- Spanish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- pee-LAR(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Pilar
- Pilar Marie
- Pilar Isabel
- Pilar Sofia
- Pilar Jade
- Pilar Lynn
Questions about Pilar
- What does Pilar mean?
- Pilar is a Spanish name meaning "pillar".
- How do you pronounce Pilar?
- Pilar is pronounced pee-LAR, with emphasis on the second syllable.
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