Pilar
Meaning of Pilar
Pilar is a feminine name with Spanish origins. It is pronounced as pee-LAR (/piːˈlar/) in Spanish. The name Pilar has variations such as Pilari. Over the years, the popularity of the name Pilar in the United States has fluctuated. In recent years, it has been moderately popular, ranking around 3000-4000 in terms of occurrences. However, its popularity peaked in the mid-20th century when it ranked among the top 1000 names for newborn girls. The name Pilar carries a strong and elegant image, evoking images of strength and support, which makes it a unique and meaningful choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as pee-LAR (/piːˈlar/)
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Notable People Named Pilar
| Pilar de Vicente-Gella, also known as Pilu, was a Spanish writer and ballerina dancer with a passion for the arts from a young age. |
| María del Pilar Luna Erreguerena was a pioneering Mexican underwater archaeologist who founded the Division of Underwater Archaeology of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH). |
| Pilar López de Ayala Arroyo is a Spanish actress known for her award-winning performance in the 2001 film Mad Love. |
| Pilar Manalo Danao, also known as Ka Pilar, was the first Head Choir Director of the Iglesia ni Cristo and played a key role in creating hymns for the church. |
| Pilar Barbosa de Rosario was a pioneering educator, historian, and political activist, serving as the first female Official Historian of Puerto Rico. |
| María del Pilar Bardem Muñoz was a renowned Spanish actress and mother of actors Carlos, Mónica, and Javier Bardem. |
| Pilar Zabala Aguirre is a Basque Spanish researcher, writer, and professor known for her work on taxation in Castile, colonial history of Yucatán, and the culture of Basque exile. |
| Pilar Socorro is a Venezuelan-born Spanish journalist known for her work on radio and television, primarily with Radiotelevisión Española (RTVE). |
| María del Pilar Pellicer López de Llergo was a Mexican actress who won the Ariel Award for Best Actress for her role in the film La Choca (1974). |
| María del Pilar Nores Bodereau de García is an Argentine-born Peruvian economist and the widow of former President of Peru Alan García, who served as the nation's First Lady on two occasions. |
| Pilar Palomero is a renowned Spanish film director and screenwriter. |
| Pilar Miró - Pilar Mercedes Miró Romero was a renowned Spanish screenwriter and film director who also served as the General Director of RTVE and directed television broadcasts of royal weddings in the 1990s. |
| Pilar Lardizabal Hidalgo-Lim was a Filipina educator and civic leader, known for her marriage to World War II hero Brig. Gen. Vicente Lim. |
| Pilar Jáuregui Cancino is a Peruvian para badminton player and former wheelchair basketball player who has achieved success at the Parapan American Games and will be competing at the 2020 Summer Paralympics. |
| Pilar Velázquez is a Spanish actress known for her work in film and television. |
