Lija

Lija is a common female first name of Hebrew origin that is widespread in Israel. It expresses belonging to the God of Israel. Translated, the name means 'the one belonging to JHWH', 'mine is the Lord', or 'the Lord is mine'.

What does the name Lija mean?

The name Lija has its roots in Hebrew and means 'the one belonging to JHWH'. The meaning is composed of the ancient Hebrew components: i for 'my' and jahwe for 'JHWH' (God's name). Lija is also regarded as a variant of Leah, and there are further spellings like Liya and Liyah.

Where does the name Lija come from?

Lija is a feminine first name of ancient Hebrew origin that carries the meaning 'the one belonging to JHWH'.

How do you pronounce Lija?

The pronunciation of Lija is simple and clear. The name consists of two syllables and is usually pronounced in German as 'Li-ja' [ˈliːja]. The long 'i' has a bright, clear sound, and the open ending '-ja' gives it a warm, flowing conclusion. Thus, Lija sounds delicate and modern - harmonious, friendly, and feminine.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Lija enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,198th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2006 with 906th place. In the last ten years, Lija has been given as a first name about 210 times, which places it 1,565th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,666th. The worldwide popularity and frequency of Lija is also interesting.

Nicknames & pet names

Li / Lie

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