Lilie

The girl's name Lilie is a German variant of Lilia and is considered a flower name. Translated into English, the name means "the lily" or, in a broader sense, "the pure one."

What does the name Lilie mean?

The girl's name Lilie is a German variant of Lilia and is considered a flower name. Translated into English, the name 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). Additionally, Lilie is used as a short form of Liliane, a derivative of the name Lilian, which is seen as a childlike babbling and pet form of Elisabeth and originally stems from Elisheva or Elischeba. In this context, the name means "God is abundance" and "God is my oath." The origin lies in ancient Hebrew, derived from the original word ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), which is composed of the two name elements ʾēl (אֵל) for "God" and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for "oath," "swear," or "seven" (the number of abundance). The lily is a flower that is considered very beautiful and comes in many different colors. As a sign of nobility, virginity, and royalty, for example, the French royal house chose the three-leaved lily as its emblem. Furthermore, the lily stands in contrast to the rose as a symbol of aversion. In the past, if a woman wanted to rid herself of a lover, she would send him lilies as a sign of her disinterest, and vice versa. The symbolic meaning of lilies depends on their variety and color. Only orange lilies symbolize aversion. White lilies symbolize purity, yellow lilies symbolize falsehood, and fire lilies symbolize passion. The lily, as a symbol without regard to color, stands for purity and royalty. Lilies are also associated with the Trinity and the harmony of body, mind, and soul due to their three-leaved form. Other variants include Liliah, Lilija, Liliya, Lilien, Lilienne, Liliana, Liliann, Lilianne, and Lilianna.

Where does the name Lilie come from?

The etymology of Lilie is a feminine first name of ancient Hebrew and Latin origin meaning "the lily." Ancient Hebrew Latin

How do you pronounce Lilie?

The sound & pronunciation of Lilie: Lilie unfolds a particularly soft and open sound. In the pronunciation "Li-li-e" [ˈliːliə], the bright vowels create a floating lightness, while the clear syllable structure makes the name accessible. The open ending gives the name a gentle conclusion. As a result, Lilie appears delicate and melodic - light, friendly, and with a fine tonal brightness.

When is the name day of Lilie?

The name day of Lilie is May 10 and November 19.

Popularity

Lilie is a rare first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2019 at 2,172nd. In the last ten years, Lilie has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it 4,253rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,654th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lil / Lila

Similar first names

Famous people

• Lilie Hansen (character in the film "Tiere bis unters Dach")
• Lilienbart (cat from Warrior Cats)
• Lilienblüte (cat from "Warrior Cats")
• Lilienfell (cat from "Warrior Cats")
• Lilienhalm (cat from "Warrior Cats")
• Lilienherz (cat from "Warrior Cats")
• Lilienstern (cat from "Warrior Cats")