Lilio

Lilio represents the Italian masculine variant of Lilia. The name translates to 'the lily' and can also have the broader meaning of 'the pure one.'

What does the name Lilio mean?

Lilio is the Italian masculine form of Lilia and literally means 'the lily' or 'the pure one.' The origin of the name traces back to the Latin term līlĭum, meaning 'the lily,' as well as the Ancient Greek leírion (λείριον), which represents 'the lily blossom,' a traditional symbol of purity. Additionally, Lilio is considered a short form of the name Liliane, which originally served as a diminutive of Elisabeth and has Hebrew roots in Elisheva or Elischeba. The Hebrew meaning is 'God is abundance' and 'God is my oath.' This designation comes from the Ancient Hebrew, derived from ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), composed of the elements ʾēl (אֵל) for 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for 'oath,' 'swear,' or 'seven' (the number of fullness). In Christian tradition, the lily is regarded as a symbol of purity. Other forms of the name include Ljiljan and Lilion.

Where does the name Lilio come from?

The name Lilio has Latin roots and means 'the lily.' The Ancient Hebrew and Latin origins include the terms līlĭum (Latin: 'the lily') and leírion (Ancient Greek: 'the lily blossom,' a classic symbol of purity). The name is also derived from Elisabeth, where ʾēl (אֵל) stands for 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) represents 'oath,' 'swear,' or 'seven' (the number of fullness). The name has Italian linguistic affiliation.

How do you pronounce Lilio?

Li-li-o

Popularity

Lilio is a rather rare name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common masculine names. Its best placement was in 2018, when it reached 3,918th place. Over the last ten years, Lilio has been used about 30 times as a first name, placing it 4,803rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,733rd.