Given name & surname

Hilar

“a cheerful woman; bringer of joy”

Hilar is a variant of Hilary. One Greek interpretation is “a cheerful woman; bringer of joy.”

Meaning & origin

What it means

Hilar is a variant of Hilary. One Greek interpretation is “a cheerful woman; bringer of joy.”

Explained through its name family

Where it comes from

Hilar is a variant of Hilary. An origin associated with Hilary is Greek.

Explained through its name family

Hilar’s family of names

Hilar has a related form in Hilary. In Czech usage, Hilar has a conventional equivalent in the Polish form Hilary. In German usage, Hilar has a related form in Hilarius.

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