Lilly

The first name Lilly is female and means "God is abundance," "God has sworn," or "the consecrated to God." It is often regarded as a diminutive or pet form of Elisabeth and has its origins in the ancient Hebrew language.

What does the name Lilly mean?

Lilly is a female first name that carries the meanings "God is abundance," "God has sworn," or "the consecrated to God." It is regarded as a diminutive or pet form of the name Elisabeth and thus has its roots in ancient Hebrew. The name is derived from the biblical and Hebrew Elischeba, where "el" (אֵל) means "God" or "the Mighty" and "scheba" or "shéva" (שֶׁבַע) means "the oath," "the promise," "the vow," or the number "seven" (a symbol of abundance). In English, "lily" refers to the lily or water rose. Additionally, the name may also derive from the Latin "lilium" and the ancient Greek "leírion" (λείριον), both of which also mean "the lily." In the Arabic-speaking world, Lilly is used as a short form of Leila, which can mean "dark night" or "the most beautiful of all nights." Common variants of the name include Lilli, Lillie, Lily, Lili, Lylli, and Lyli. In Germany, Lilly has established itself as a traditional name for girls in recent years.

Where does the name Lilly come from?

Origin: The name Lilly likely comes from ancient Hebrew and is understood as a short form of the Hebrew name Elisabeth. It consists of the syllables "el" for "God" and "shéva" for "the oath" or "seven." Ancient Hebrew and Latin show the

How do you pronounce Lilly?

The pronunciation of Lilly is two-syllable and rhythmically closed. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Lil-ly" [ˈlɪli], with the doubling of the "l" creating a compact middle. The bright ending syllable gives the name a certain lightness. Overall, Lilly comes across as friendly and playful – modern, lively, and present.

When is the name day of Lilly?

The name days for Lilly are celebrated on June 18, September 23, November 9, and November 19.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Lilly ranked mostly between 80 and 110 in the 1920s and 1930s, placing it in the solid midfield of first names. In the 1940s and 1950s, it was often found between ranks 150 and 300. Individual better years, such as 1952 with rank 167, changed little, so the name was overall rather moderately widespread.

Nicknames & pet names

Billy / Chilli / Filly / Li / Lil / Lila / Lilchen / Lileby / Lilia / Lill / Lillbie / Lillchen / Lille / Lillebie / Lillel / Lillepille / Lilley / Lilliane / Lillie / Lillifee / Lillinchen / Lillo / Lillosch / Lills / Lillski / Lillu / Lillus / Lilly Vanilly / Lillyane / Lillybee / Lillyfee / LillyFood / Lillyjas / Lillylu / Lillypilli / Lillyvanilly / Lilo / Lilol / Lils / Lilsen / Lilu / Litschi / Lolle / Lülle / Milli / Pilly / Willy

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