Girl name
Lily name meaning
“lily flower”
Lily is a feminine name commonly linked to the English flower word lily, ultimately from Latin lilium, meaning a lily flower. Its spelling variants include Lili and Lilly. Alongside the flower connection, the form Lili can also serve as a shortened or familiar form of other names.
What does Lily mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Lily
It may come from the flower name, corresponding to English lily and ultimately Latin lilium. Lili can also be a short form of other names.
Name combinations with Lily
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Lily, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Lily as a first name
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Lily Pramesti
Interpretation
May this person, like a lily, attain the highest position.Meaning of each word
- Lily: lily flower
- Pramesti: one occupying the highest position
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Lily Wulandari
Interpretation
A lily flower standing beside the beauty of the moon.Meaning of each word
- Lily: lily flower
- Wulandari: beautiful moon
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Interpretation
A noble lily flower beneath a broad expanse of clouds.Meaning of each word
- Lily: lily flower
- Megawati: having clouds
- Adelina: noble, of noble lineage
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Lily Elvina
Interpretation
A person like a lily, a friend to the fairies.Meaning of each word
- Lily: lily flower
- Elvina: friend of the elves
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Interpretation
May a young woman grow courageous, a hero bearing a lily.Meaning of each word
- Lily: lily flower
- Vira: hero, a courageous figure
- Kania: girl, young woman
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Lily Erika
Interpretation
A lily flower as the symbol of an everlasting ruler.Meaning of each word
- Lily: lily flower
- Erika: everlasting ruler
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Lily Rosiana
Interpretation
An image of lily and rose flowers standing side by side.Meaning of each word
- Lily: lily flower
- Rosiana: rose flower
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Lily Aprilia
Interpretation
A lily flower whose presence is connected with the month of April.Meaning of each word
- Lily: lily flower
- Aprilia: associated with the month of April
Lily as a middle name
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Interpretation
Lily and palm blossoms within the essence of the moon's beauty.Meaning of each word
- Wulansari: essence of the moon's beauty
- Lily: lily flower
- Mayang: a palm or areca flower cluster
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Windy Lily Setyaningrum
Interpretation
A lily amid the wind, carrying the fragrance of faithfulness.Meaning of each word
- Windy: windy
- Lily: lily flower
- Setyaningrum: fragrant faithfulness
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Interpretation
May a beloved older sister be a lily that carries hope.Meaning of each word
- Nadia: hope; or tender and fresh
- Lily: lily flower
- Ayunda: a beloved elder sister
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Kartikasari Lily Olivia
Interpretation
A lily flower and an olive tree within the beauty of stars.Meaning of each word
- Kartikasari: the essence or beauty of a star
- Lily: lily flower
- Olivia: olive tree or fruit
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Interpretation
May this lilylike person be full of kindness, connected with September.Meaning of each word
- Septa: associated with September
- Lily: lily flower
- Alma: nurturing, kindly
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Interpretation
A golden lily flower marking a birth in the month of December.Meaning of each word
- Aurelia: golden; shining like gold
- Lily: lily flower
- Desiana: born in December
Lily as a last name
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Adelia Lily
Interpretation
May this person, like a lily, grow into a noble individual.Meaning of each word
- Adelia: noble, of noble origin
- Lily: lily flower
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Desiana Lily
Interpretation
A person born in the month of December, like a lily.Meaning of each word
- Desiana: born in December
- Lily: lily flower
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Ariyanti Lily
Interpretation
An honorable person whose presence is pictured as a lily flower.Meaning of each word
- Ariyanti: noble, honourable
- Lily: lily flower
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Novi Lily
Interpretation
A lily flower whose presence is connected with the month of November.Meaning of each word
- Novi: associated with the month of November
- Lily: lily flower
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Interpretation
A young woman like a lily amid the blowing wind.Meaning of each word
- Windy: windy
- Kania: girl, young woman
- Lily: lily flower
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Aprilia Lily
Interpretation
A person like a lily, connected with the month of April.Meaning of each word
- Aprilia: associated with the month of April
- Lily: lily flower
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How to pronounce Lily
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦶꦭꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮤᮜᮤ |
Is Lily a girl’s name?
Yes, Lily is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 7% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Lily ranks #261 among girl names in our data sample (36 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Lily
Names with related meanings
- Sari♀Essential substance
- Kusuma♂♀A blooming flower
- Puspita♀Flowering, adorned with flowers
- Susi♀Lily flower
- Rosita♀Little rose
- Puspa♀A blooming flower
- Bunga♀Blossom of a plant
- Puspitasari♀Flower essence, essence of floral beauty
- Rosa♀Rose flower
- Kusumawati♀One who possesses flowers
- Yolanda♀Violet flower
- Kusumah♂♀Flower, blossom
Famous people named Lily
- Lily Yulianti Farid · b. 1971
- Lily Anggreny · b. 1960
- Lily Amelia Salurapa · b. 1958
- Lily Chodidjah Wahid · b. 1948
- Lily Zakiyah Munir
- Lily Somadikarta · b. 1926
- Lily Sumantri
- Lily Arum Wijayanti
- Lily Joris · b. 1961
- Lily Kandou
- Lily Laeliyah · b. 1963
- Lily Lay · b. 1968
FAQ about the name Lily
What is the meaning of Lily?
Lily means lily flower. It may come from the flower name, corresponding to English lily and ultimately Latin lilium. Lili can also be a short form of other names.
Is Lily a girl’s name?
Yes, Lily is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 7% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Lily?
Lily is of European and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Lily have?
Lily has 2 syllables (Li-ly) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Lily?
Lily ranks #261 among girl names in our data sample (36 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Lily?
Other spellings: Lili, Lilly.
What full names go well with Lily?
Some ideas: Lily Pramesti; Wulansari Lily Mayang; Adelia Lily.
Famous people named Lily?
Notable people named Lily include Lily Yulianti Farid, Lily Anggreny, Lily Amelia Salurapa.
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