Tilia

Tilia is a female first name that is considered a short form of Ottilia or Ottilie and has its roots in the Germanic name Oda.

What does the name Tilia mean?

In the German translation, the name Tilia means "the wealthy," "the possessor," or "the heiress." This meaning derives from the Old High German term 'ot,' which stands for "the possession," "the inheritance," "the heritage," and "the wealth." Other variants of the name include Tila, Telia, and Telissa.

Where does the name Tilia come from?

The name Tilia has its origins in Old High German and carries the meaning "the wealthy." The word is composed of 'ot,' which means possession, inheritance, heritage, and wealth. Tilia is prevalent in both German and Hungarian languages.

How do you pronounce Tilia?

The name Tilia has a three-syllable, clearly structured pronunciation. In the German language, it is usually pronounced as "Ti-li-a" [ˈtiːli̯a], starting with a bright, long I sound that conveys freshness. The repeating bright vowels give the name a lightness, while the open A gently fades away. This makes Tilia sound delicate and natural - friendly, bright, and melodic.

When is the name day of Tilia?

The name day for Tilia is celebrated on January 20, March 1, October 3, and November 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Tilia is among the sought-after first names. Currently, it ranks 1,254th on the list of the most popular female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2005 at position 882. Over the last ten years, Tilia has been chosen as a first name about 230 times, placing it at 1,477th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,630th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lia / Ti / Tia / Tili / Tilie / Tille / Tilly / Tily / Tut

Famous people

• Tilia Herold (British television journalist)