Gillian
/dzhihleeuhn/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Gillian is a English name meaning "Down-bearded youth". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Austria, BE, Bahrain, BN. Gillian is generally considered a feminine form of Julian, derived from the Latin "Iulianus", meaning "descended from Jupiter" or "belonging to Julius".
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic dzhihleeuhn
IPA d͡ʒɪliən
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dzhihleeuhn. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Gillian
- · Gillian Anderson - Actress
- · Gillian Flynn - Author
- · Gillian Jacobs - Actress
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