The baby name Gilleann is a unisex name, 3 syllables long and is pronounced "Gill-ee-an".
Gilleann is a Gaelic name that means "servant of Saint John". The name is derived from the Old Irish name Gilla Iohain, which was a popular name in medieval Ireland. The name Gilleann is often used as a masculine name, but it can also be used as a feminine name.
The name Gilleann is pronounced as "GIL-ee-ann" or "GIL-yann". The first syllable is stressed, and the "g" is pronounced as a hard "g". The name is composed of two elements: "gille" which means "servant" and "ann" which is a diminutive of "John".
The name Gilleann has a rich history in Ireland, and it is often associated with the early Christian saints who spread the faith throughout the country. Saint John the Baptist was a popular saint in medieval Ireland, and many people named their children after him. The name Gilleann was also used as a surname in some parts of Ireland, particularly in the west of the country. Today, the name Gilleann is not as common as it once was, but it is still used by some families who want to honor their Irish heritage.