Cillian in Ogham
Cillian in Ogham is a modern letter-for-letter rendering, not a surviving monument. Each fid is listed with its medieval tree name. Use the Irish form if you want the closer heritage spelling.
KILL-ee-an. Often linked to church or strife, depending on the root.
Cillian in Ogham
᚛ᚉᚔᚂᚂᚔᚐᚅ᚜
Irish form: Cillian. English listing: Cillian. Pronunciation: KILL-ee-an.
Often linked to church or strife, depending on the root.
| Fid | Latin | Name | Tree (medieval) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ᚉ | C | Coll | Hazel |
| ᚔ | I | Idad | Yew |
| ᚂ | L | Luis | Rowan |
| ᚂ | L | Luis | Rowan |
| ᚔ | I | Idad | Yew |
| ᚐ | A | Ailm | Silver fir / pine |
| ᚅ | N | Nion | Ash |
Tree names are manuscript tradition, not a claim that this person appears on a fifth-century stone.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write Cillian in Ogham?
Letter by letter as Cillian. Open the translator to copy the glyphs.
Is this the historical spelling on a stone?
No. This is a modern transliteration of a living name.