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Origin: Irish

Meaning: Bright-headed; warrior; church, monastery

Celebrate your little one's power with a masculine name of Irish origin. Killean is a variant of Cillian that comes from the word ceallach, meaning "bright-headed" or "warrior." Life's challenges will be no match for baby's sharp mind and strength. Killean also relates to the Irish word Cill, relating to "church" or "monastery," helping it connect baby to their heritage and bring them solace in times of need.