Stilian / Stylianos / Stelios
Pronunciation: STEE-lee-ahn
Meaning
pillar, support, or stylized
Origin
Greek
History & Etymology
The name Stilian is derived from the Greek word 'stylos' (στῦλος), meaning 'pillar' or 'column'. It is also associated with 'stylianos' (στυλιανός), which can mean 'stylized' or 'pertaining to a pillar'. The name gained prominence through Saint Stylianos of Paphlagonia, a 6th-century hermit known as the patron saint of children, particularly infants. His feast day is November 26th in the Eastern Orthodox Church. The name's association with a pillar can symbolize strength, steadfastness, and support.
Famous People Named Stilian
- Stiliyan Petrov
- Stilian Kirov
- Stilian Chilingirov
Alternative Spellings & Variants
- Stilianos
- Stylianos
- Stelios
Nicknames & Short Forms
- Stil
- Stelio
Stilian in different fonts
Spelling Variants
These names are alternative spellings or variants of Stilian:
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