Meaning: Pillar
The story
Pilar comes from the Spanish Marian title María del Pilar, Mary of the Pillar. The word itself means pillar, and the devotional title explains its established use as a name.
Nicknames
- Pili
- Pilarica
- Pilu
Famous namesakes
- PilarFor Whom the Bell Tolls character
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Pilar comes from Spanish.
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