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Pilar

pee-LAHR

Pilar is a unisex name of Spanish origin, meaning “A Spanish name meaning 'pillar' or 'column'. It refers to the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of the Pillar.”. It currently ranks #3477 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2005.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginSpanish

What Pilar Means

A Spanish name meaning 'pillar' or 'column'. It refers to the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of the Pillar.

The Story of Pilar

A name rooted in faith and strength, a steadfast presence that has guided generations and now awaits your child.

Pilar is a name of Spanish origin, meaning 'pillar' or 'column.' It carries a profound spiritual connection, referring to the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of the Pillar, a revered statue in Zaragoza, Spain. This deeply resonant religious and architectural imagery has given the name a sense of enduring support and sacred strength since its appearance in records around the late 19th century.

To say 'Pilar' is to invoke a sense of unwavering support, a solid foundation for your child. You picture this name as a steadying hand, a quiet assurance that they have something strong to lean on, both within themselves and in the world you are helping them build. It’s a name that feels like a blessing, a solid truth you will place at the top of their birth certificate.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Personality Traits

StrongSupportiveElegantReligious

Peak Year

#145 in 2005

Total Births

6,210

First Recorded

1896

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