Hilarion
Ancient Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Hilarion
The name Hilarion means "cheerful" or "joyful," derived from the Greek word *hilaros* (ἱλαρός).
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Etymology
The name Hilarion means "cheerful" or "joyful," derived from the Greek word *hilaros* (ἱλαρός). It is primarily used in Christian contexts, particularly within Eastern Orthodox and Catholic traditions, notably as the name of Saint Hilarion, a 4th-century anchorite and founder of monasticism in Palestine.
Hilarion currently ranks #657 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1940.
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