The name Pilar is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning "pillar". Pilar and is often added to lists like Literary Names for Girls and discussed in our forums with posts like "Generation CAF #12 (international friends)".
From the experts:
The fact that this Spanish classic, which honors the Virgin Mary, does not end in the conventional letter 'a' gives it a special sense of strength, elegance, and style, making it a worthy choice.
The name originated in the legend of the miracle of the Virgin Mary's appearance over a marble pillar. It also is an allusion to her as a pillar of the church.
Pilar is remembered as the valiant heroine of Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls.
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