Lilac

Lilac Meaning & Origin

About Lilac
The name "Lilac" is derived from the Persian word "lilak" and refers to the flowering plant known for its fragrant and colorful blossoms. Symbolizing purity, love, and spirituality, the name Lilac often represents beauty, grace, and elegance. It is associated with a sense of tranquility and is often chosen for its delicate and feminine qualities.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lilac are female.

Lilac Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LLK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0402
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 L AE2 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈlaΙͺˌlΓ¦k/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lilac in Braille

Here's how to represent Lilac in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Lilac in braille

How to Spell the Name Lilac in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Lilac using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Lilac in sign language

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