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Uncommon
Hilary
HIH-luh-ree
Hilary (name) means a unisex given name derived from the Latin "hilaris," meaning "cheerful.". Example: “Hilary organized the charity fundraiser this year.”
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A unisex given name derived from the Latin "hilaris," meaning "cheerful."
"Hilary organized the charity fundraiser this year."
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Etymology
From Latin Hilarius (“cheerful, happy”), name of a fourth-century saint, and from its feminine form Hilaria.
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What does “Hilary” mean?
The word “Hilary” means a unisex given name derived from the Latin "hilaris," meaning "cheerful.".
How do you pronounce “Hilary”?
“Hilary” is pronounced HIH-luh-ree (/ˈhɪləɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hilary” in a sentence?
Here is “Hilary” used in a sentence: “Hilary organized the charity fundraiser this year.”
What part of speech is “Hilary”?
“Hilary” is a name.
Is “Hilary” a common word?
“Hilary” is an uncommon word in modern English.
