Pilar

The name Pilar has Spanish roots and refers to 'the holy Mary' or 'Maria del Pilar,' which means 'the saint of the pillar' or 'appeared at the signpost.'

What does the name Pilar mean?

Pilar is a Spanish girl's name that directly translates to 'the pillar' or 'the column.' The term originates from the Spanish word 'pilar,' which stands for 'pillar' and 'column.' The designation María del Pilar is closely linked to Zaragoza in Spain, where this holy Madonna is venerated. In Spain, the feast day honoring the saint is celebrated on October 12.

Where does the name Pilar come from?

Pilar is a feminine given name with Old Spanish origins and means 'the pillar.' The word derives from Old Spanish, where 'pilar' stands for 'pillar' or 'column.' The name is rooted in the Spanish language.

How do you pronounce Pilar?

Pilar is pronounced in two syllables as 'Pi-lar' [ˈpiːlaʁ] or in Spanish [piˈlaɾ]. The long 'i' sound at the beginning of the name provides clarity and lightness, while the 'r' at the end adds a certain resonance and depth. Pilar radiates a simple yet powerful elegance - bright at the beginning and grounded at the end.

When is the name day of Pilar?

The name day for Pilar is celebrated on October 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Pilar is a rare name, currently ranking 5,884th among the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2010, when it ranked 1,238th. Over the last ten years, Pilar has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,798th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,962nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Lalar / Pi / Pilarlii / Pilchen / Pili / Pilipinchen / Pilli / Piluka

Similar first names

Famous people

• Maria del Pilar Pena (Spanish water polo player)
• Nadja Pilar Scheiwiller (musical performer)
• Pilar Abella (Spanish actress)
• Pilar Bardem (actress from Spain)
• Pilar Bastardes (Spanish actress)
• Pilar Bellido (badminton player from Peru)
• Pilar Castro (actress from America)
• Pilar de Lusarreta (Argentinian writer)
• Pilar Geijo (Argentinian swimmer)
• Pilar Gimenez Garcia (Spanish singer)
• Pilar Homem de Melo (Polish singer)
• Pilar Homem de melo (Portuguese musician)
• Pilar Lopez de Ayala (Spanish actress)
• Pilar Lopez Julvez (Spanish dancer)
• Pilar Lorenga (soprano)
• Pilar Lorengar (Spanish singer)
• Pilar Mateos (writer from Spain)
• Pilar Medina Canadaell (Spanish model)
• Pilar Munoz (Spanish actress)
• Pilar Pallete (Peruvian actress)