Liliom

Liliom is the Hungarian form of the names Lilia and Lily.

What does the name Liliom mean?

The name Liliom comes from Hungarian and is a derivative of Lilia or Lily. In German, it translates to "the lily," which can also be interpreted as "the pure one." Although Liliom is predominantly used for girls today, it was originally a boy's name. Its origins lie in the Latin word līlĭum, meaning "the lily," as well as the ancient Greek leírion (λείριον), which refers to "the lily blossom" and is regarded as a classic symbol of purity. Within Christianity, the lily also represents purity. Variants of the name include Lilka, Ljilja, Ljiljana, Ljiljanka, Lylia, Lylie, and Lylian. The name gained fame through the play by Ferenc Molnar, in which the character Liliom plays a central role.

Where does the name Liliom come from?

The name Liliom has Latin roots and means "the lily." It is composed of the Latin term līlĭum for "the lily" and the ancient Greek leírion (λείριον) for "the lily blossom," both of which are symbols of purity. The language in which this name has its roots is Hungarian.

How do you pronounce Liliom?

Li-li-om

Popularity

In Germany, Liliom is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most popular female first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, which placed it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th. To illustrate the global popularity and frequency of Liliom, here are the rankings in the first name charts of several countries.