Lilliann

Lilliann is an Anglo-American variant of the name Lilia. This name is literally translated as 'the lily' and also expresses the meaning 'the pure one' in a broader sense.

What does the name Lilliann mean?

Lilliann is an Anglo-American form of the name Lilia and translates to 'the lily' as well as, in a broader sense, 'the pure one.' The roots of the name can be found in the Latin word līlĭum, which means 'the lily,' and in the ancient Greek leírion (λείριον), which refers to 'lily blossom,' a traditional symbol of purity. Furthermore, Lilliann can be seen as a development of Lillian, which is considered a form of child language and a pet form of Elizabeth, tracing back to the name Elisheva or Elischeba. Elizabeth means 'God is abundance' and 'God is my oath' and originates from ancient Hebrew, derived from the word ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), which consists of the elements ʾēl (אֵל) meaning 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) meaning 'oath,' 'vow,' or 'seven' (the number of abundance). In Christian tradition, the lily is regarded as a symbol of purity. Other variants include Lillia, Lillie, Lilli, Lilliana, Lilliane, Lillianna, Lillianne, Lillien, Lillika, and Lilliona.

Where does the name Lilliann come from?

The name Lilliann has its roots in ancient Hebrew and Latin and carries the meaning 'the lily.' Its origin is as follows: the Latin līlĭum stands for 'the lily' and the ancient Greek leírion (λείριον) denotes the 'lily blossom,' a classic symbol of purity. The name is derived from Elizabeth, where ʾēl (אֵל) in ancient Hebrew means 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) stands for 'oath,' 'vow,' or 'seven' (as a symbol of abundance). The languages in which the name is used are American and Anglo-American.

How do you pronounce Lilliann?

The pronunciation of Lilliann is 'Lil-li-ann' [ˈlɪliən]. The sound shows a soft build but appears more compact at the end. The compression at the end provides a stronger contour. This mixture of a flowing beginning and a closed end creates a special tension. Lilliann thus appears harmonious yet clearly structured, with a defined sound edge.

When is the name day of Lilliann?

The name day of Lilliann is celebrated on May 10 and November 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Lilliann is a rather rare name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2012 at rank 3,656. In the last ten years, Lilliann has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, leading to a position of 11,442 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranked 9,410th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lilli