Name meaning
Lily Name Meaning - Lily flower (English)
- Meaning
- Lily flower; purity
- Origin
- English/Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- LI-LY
Lily means "Lily flower; purity" (English/Latin). Recorded in English sources, Lily glosses as "Lily flower." Lily is a beloved flower name derived from the Latin lilium.
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Meaning and Linguistic Breakdown
Recorded in English sources, Lily glosses as "Lily flower." Lily is a beloved flower name derived from the Latin lilium.
Origin and Historical Usage
Lily is a beloved flower name derived from the Latin lilium. As a symbol of purity, innocence, and beauty, the lily has been cherished in art, religion, and culture for millennia. It appears in the Song of Solomon and is the flower of the Virgin Mary.
Pronunciation Guide
- Phonetic
- LI-LY
- Syllables
- 2
Geographic and Cultural Usage
The name travels well in international schools and multicultural cities. English origin remains the anchor even when spelling stays unchanged.
Popularity
In NameBloom's internal list, Lily sits around #26 — widely recognized. National statistics (SSA, ONS, etc.) may differ.
Notable People Named Lily
- LLily James
- LLily Allen
- LLily Tomlin
- LLily Collins
Variants and Related Names
Spelling variants
- Lilly — alternate form of Lily
- Lillie — alternate form of Lily
- Liliana — alternate form of Lily
- Lillian — alternate form of Lily
- Lilith — alternate form of Lily
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