Lylli

Lylli is a feminine first name that is viewed as a short form of Elisabeth in North America and has its roots in the names Elisheva or Elischeba.

What does the name Lylli mean?

Lylli is a girl's name that is regarded as a North American abbreviation of Elisabeth and originally traces back to the names Elisheva or Elischeba. Its meaning is 'God is abundance' and 'God is my oath.' The name has its origins in the ancient Hebrew language and derives from the word ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), which consists of the elements ʾēl (אֵל) for 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for 'oath,' 'pledge,' or 'seven' (a symbol of abundance). In the Bible, the name appears in both the Old and New Testaments. In the Old Testament, it is the name of Aaron's wife, 'Elisheva,' while in the New Testament, Elisabeth is the mother of John the Baptist and also the wife of the priest Zechariah bears this name. Elisabeth, with its numerous variants, is one of the most popular first names worldwide. Alternatives include Lil, Lili, Lill, Lilli, Lilly, Lyli, Lilla, Lillan, Lillana, Lillen, Lilo, Lilou, and Lilu.

Where does the name Lylli come from?

The name Lylli has ancient Hebrew origins and means 'God is abundance.' The components consist of ʾēl (אֵל), which means 'God,' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע), which means 'oath,' 'pledge,' or 'seven' (the number of abundance). The name can be found in American, Anglo-American, and Canadian languages.

How do you pronounce Lylli?

Lylli is pronounced like 'Lilli,' with a soft 'y' between the 'l's.

When is the name day of Lylli?

The name day for Lylli is celebrated on November 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Lylli is considered a rare first name. It has not even been mentioned in the German first name charts so far. The best placement for Lylli was in 2011, when it ranked 4,326th in the Canadian name charts. Between 1980 and 2024, the name was given in Canada less than 10 times, placing it at 7,407th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. Worldwide, Lylli is also little known.