Pilar Name Meaning
The name Pilar comes from Spanish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Pilar below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Pilar Name Meaning
SpanishMeans "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...
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