Lily

Lily is an English variant of Lilia. The girl's name translates to 'the lily' or, more broadly, 'the pure one.'

What does the name Lily mean?

Lily is an English variant of Lilia. The girl's name translates to 'the lily' or, more broadly, 'the pure one.' Its origins lie in the Latin word līlĭum for 'the lily' or in the Ancient Greek leírion (λείριον) for 'the lily blossom' (a classic symbol of purity). Sometimes, Lily is also seen as a short form of the name Liliane, which is used as a childlike babbling and pet form of Elisabeth and originally goes back to Elisheva or Elischeba. In this regard, it means 'God is abundance' and 'God is my oath.' The origin is in Ancient Hebrew, derived from the word ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), which consists of the two elements ʾēl (אֵל) for 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for 'oath,' 'vow,' or 'seven' (the number of abundance). The lily is considered a symbol of purity among Christians. Other variants include Lilya, Lilyn, Lilyan, Lilyana, Lilyane, Lilyella, and Lilley.

Where does the name Lily come from?

Etymology Lily is a female first name of Ancient Hebrew and Latin origin meaning 'the lily'. Ancient Hebrew Latin

How do you pronounce Lily?

Sound & pronunciation of Lily: The name Lily is two syllables and softly rhythmized. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Li-ly' [ˈlɪli] or [ˈliːli], starting with a bright I sound that conveys lightness. The repetition of the syllable creates a flowing, harmonious sound. The ending '-y' sounds friendly and bright. Lily appears delicate and modern - a name with a clear line and gentle presence.

When is the name day of Lily?

The name day for Lily is May 10 and November 19.

Popularity

Lily is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 220th in the list of the most common female baby names. The name reached its best placement in 1932 at 151st. In the last ten years, Lily has been given as a first name about 2,500 times, placing it 261st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 285th.

Nicknames & pet names

Li / Lil / Lilchen / Lile / Lilie / Lille / Lillebit / Lillepille / Lillichen / Lillifee / Lillo / Lilosch / Lils / Lilyan / Lilylein / Lilymaus / Lilypad / Lilypily / Lio / Lys

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