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How to Pronounce Gillian

Gillian / dzhihleeuhn /

The name Gillian is a Female name of English origin meaning "Down-bearded youth". It is pronounced dzhihleeuhn.

English Female

Gillian is a English name meaning "Down-bearded youth". Gillian is generally considered a feminine form of Julian, derived from the Latin "Iulianus", meaning "descended from Jupiter" or "belonging to Julius".

Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic dzhihleeuhn
IPA d͡ʒɪliən

Say it as dzhihleeuhn. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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How do you pronounce Gillian?
Gillian is pronounced dzhihleeuhn.
What is the correct pronunciation of Gillian?
The correct pronunciation of Gillian is dzhihleeuhn (IPA: d͡ʒɪliən).
Is Gillian a English name?
Yes, Gillian is a English name meaning "Down-bearded youth".

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