Pilar - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Pilar \p(i)-

is pronounced pee-LAR. It is of Spanish origin, and its meaning is "pillar". In Catholic tradition, a reference to a marble pillar connected with an appearance of the Virgin Mary. Used mostly by Spanish-speaking parents.

Baby names that sound like Pilar are Blair, Blayre and Blaire. Other similar baby names are Pola, Hilary, Pier and Piper.

Pilar is a very common first name for women (#1210 out of 4276) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#42502 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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