How to Pronounce Chilion
KIHL-ee-ahn
Chilion is pronounced KIHL-ee-ahn (ˈkɪliən): three syllables, stress on the first. Also heard: KIL-ee-un, KIL-ee-uhn.
What does Chilion mean?
Chilion means “finished; complete; perfect”.
Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.
Who was Chilion?
Chilion was one of the two sons of Elimelech and Naomi, Ephrathites of Bethlehemjudah who moved to Moab (Ruth 1:2). He married a Moabite woman and then died there along with his brother Mahlon, leaving Naomi bereft of both sons (Ruth 1:5). Boaz later redeemed all that had belonged to Chilion and Mahlon (Ruth 4:9).
Also pronounced
KIL-ee-un
KIL-ee-uhn
Names nearby
In other languages
Hear the Book of Ruth read aloud
The full book, narrated over an ambient score. Free on your platform.