Pilar

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Pilar is of Spanish origin and means "pillar" or "column." It is often associated with the Virgin Mary, who is believed to have appeared to Saint James atop a pillar or column in Zaragoza, Spain, in the first century AD.
Pronunciation
Pilar is pronounced "pee-LAR" or "PEE-lar" with the emphasis on the second syllable.
pee-LAR
Popularity
As of 2021, Pilar is not among the top 1000 baby names in the United States. It is more popular in Spanish-speaking countries like Spain, where it ranked 151st in popularity in 2020, and Mexico, where it was the 64th most popular name in 2019.

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Pilar Name meanings & History

The name Pilar is of Spanish origin and means "pillar" or "column." It is often associated with the Virgin Mary, who is believed to have appeared to Saint James atop a pillar or column in Zaragoza, Spain, in the first century AD. Means "pillar" in Spanish. It is taken from the title of the Virgin Mary, María del Pilar, meaning "Mary of the Pillar". According to legend, when Saint James the Greater was in Saragossa in Spain, the Virgin Mary appeared on a pillar. Pilar is typically used as a feminine given name in Spanish-speaking countries.

Zodiac Sign of Pilar: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Pilar:

P: Passive,Particular,Political,Pensive,Partnership

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

L: Legal,Languid,Lovely,Liaison,Lazy,Luscious,Lover

A: Ambitious,Angry,Assertive,Aggressive,Argumentative,Action

R: Reason,Restless,Resourceful,Rational

Pilar is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Pilar include Spanish actress Pilar López de Ayala, Spanish writer Pilar Rahola, and Mexican actress Pilar Pellicer.

2.) Pilar (Female)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: (Spanish) worthwhile; pillar of strength


3.) Pilar (Male)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: (Spanish) pillar.

Other Forms: Pillar, Pylar, Pyllar


4.) Pilar (Female)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: (Spanish) pillar, column.

Other Forms: Peelar, Peeler, Pilár, Pilla, Pillar, Pylar, Pyllar


5.) Pilar (Male)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: (Spanish) basic

Other Forms: Pilarr


6.) PILAR (Female)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: Derived from the Spanish pilar (pillar, column). The name, bestowed in honor of the Virgin Mary, makes reference to her miraculous appearance to Santiago over a marble pillar. Var: Pelar, Peleria, Piliar, Pillar. Dim: Piluca, Pilucha. Pet: Pili. (PEE-LAHR)


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