Liley
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- Name
- Liley
- Gender
- Girl name
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Liley is a modified form of Lily. The first name literally means 'the lily' or, in a broader sense, 'the pure one'.
What does the name Liley mean?
Liley is a modified form of Lily. The first name literally means 'the lily' or, in a broader sense, 'the pure one'. Its roots 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). The girl's name Liley is considered a variant of the name Lilian, which is seen as a childlike diminutive and affectionate form of Elisabeth, originally derived from Elisheva or Elischeba. It means 'God is abundance' and 'God is my oath'. Its origin lies 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 name is pronounced: Lei-li. The lily is regarded by Christians as a symbol of purity. Other variants include Lile, Lilea, Lileas, and Lilette.
Where does the name Liley come from?
Etymology Liley is a feminine first name of Ancient Hebrew and Latin origin meaning 'the lily'. Ancient Hebrew Latin
How do you pronounce Liley?
Lai-li
When is the name day of Liley?
The name day for Liley is May 10 and November 19.
Popularity
Liley is a rare first name in Germany. It has not appeared even once in the German first name charts. Its best placement so far was in 2023, ranking 1,512th in the first name charts of Scotland. In the last ten years, Liley has been given as a first name there fewer than 10 times, placing it 3,080th in the ten-year statistics. From 1974 to 2024, it ranks 5,642nd in Scotland.
Nicknames & pet names
LeiLei / Ley / Lilli / Lils / Lily
Frequently asked questions about the name Liley
What is the origin of the name Liley?
Liley is a feminine first name with Ancient Hebrew and Latin roots. It is derived from the Latin word 'līlĭum' for 'the lily' and the Ancient Greek 'leírion' for 'lily blossom'.
What does the first name Liley mean?
The name Liley literally means 'the lily' and symbolically stands for purity. It is also a variant of the name Lilian, which is derived from Elisabeth and has meanings such as 'God is abundance' and 'God is my oath'.
How popular is the name Liley?
Liley has become increasingly popular in recent years as a modern and unique first name, especially in English-speaking countries. It is often seen as a fresh variant of the classic name Lily.