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Pilar

Girl · Spanish · Medium name

Meaning
Pillar
Pronunciation
pee-LAHR
Origin
Spanish

From Spanish 'pilar' meaning pillar, from Latin 'pilare'; a Marian title, Our Lady of the Pillar.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Spanish, Latin

Commonly used in: Latin America, Spain, United States

Alternate spellings

  • PilarSpanish

    Same spelling; no common variant.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Spanish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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