Cilian

Cilian is a surname of Latin origin, derived from the given name Cilium, which means "a tuft of hair" or "a lock of hair." The name is often associated with the Roman gens Ciliana, which was a family of equestrian rank. The surname has been found in various forms across Europe, including Ciljan, Cillian, and Cillian. Notable individuals with the surname Cilian include:

- Cilian von der Goltz (1888-1944), a German general during World War II.

- Cilian Rief (born 1989), a German footballer.

- Cilian Rief (born 1989), a German footballer.

The surname Cilian is also found in other languages, such as Irish, where it is spelled as Cillian. In Irish, Cillian means "little church" or "little monastery." The name has been used as a given name in Ireland and other countries, but it is less common than the surname. The name Cilian has been used in literature and popular culture, such as in the novel "Cilian the Wise" by Irish author Seamus Heaney. The name has also been used in music, with a band named Cilian. Despite its historical and cultural significance, the surname Cilian is not particularly common in modern times.