Lillien

The personal name Lillien is a Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish variant of Lilia. Literally translated, it means "the lily" or, in a broader sense, "the pure one."

What does the name Lillien mean?

The personal name Lillien is a Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish variant of Lilia. Literally translated, it means "the lily" or, in a broader sense, "the pure one." Its origins 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). Lillien is also considered a spelling variant of the name Lillian, which is seen as a childlike diminutive and pet form of Elisabeth, originally derived from Elisheva or Elischeba. The first name means something like "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 lily is regarded by Christians as a symbol of purity. Other variants include Lillia, Lillie, Lilli, Lilliana, Lilliane, Lilliann, Lillianna, Lillianne, Lillika, and Lilliona.

Where does the name Lillien come from?

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

How do you pronounce Lillien?

Sound & pronunciation of Lillien: The name Lillien is structured delicately with two to three syllables. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as "LIL-li-en" [ˈlɪli̯ən], starting with a short 'I' sound that gives the name a lightness. The double 'l' provides a soft internal density. The ending "-ien" sounds bright and flows smoothly. Lillien thus appears playful and feminine - melodic, soft, and with a delicate aura.

When is the name day of Lillien?

The name day for Lillien is May 10 and November 19.

Popularity

Lillien is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 2,107th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2006, reaching 636th place. In the last ten years, Lillien has been given as a first name about 260 times, placing it 1,359th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,379th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lil / Lilie / Lille / Lilli / Lilly

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