Name meaning
Lillian
may mean “lily”
- Origin
- Latin, via English
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English, American, French
- Spellings
- Lillian · Lilian · Liliane · Liliana · Lily
- Say it
- LIL-ee-an
- Letters
- 7
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Lillian is usually linked to the Latin lilium, lily, the flower of purity. It may also have begun as a pet form of Elizabeth. The actress Lillian Gish, a star of the silent films, made it famous. Lilian and Liliane are other spellings.
Roots
Probably from Latin lilium (lily); also a pet form of Elizabeth.
Where it is used
Lily and Lilly are related.
Lillian name FAQ
What does the name Lillian mean?
Lillian may mean “lily”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Probably from Latin lilium (lily); also a pet form of Elizabeth.
Where does the name Lillian come from?
Lillian is of Latin, via English origin. Today it is used in English, American, French families.
How do you pronounce Lillian?
Lillian is usually pronounced LIL-ee-an.
Is Lillian a boy's or a girl's name?
Lillian is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Lillian?
Related spellings and forms include Lilian, Liliane, Liliana, Lily.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.