Lilian

Lilian Meaning & Origin

About Lilian
The name Lilian is of English origin and is derived from the Latin name Lilium, meaning "lily." The lily flower is often associated with purity, beauty, and innocence. As a result, the name Lilian is often interpreted to represent these qualities. It is a feminine name that has a delicate and elegant connotation, reflecting the grace and charm often associated with the lily flower.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lilian are female.

Lilian Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 11.64% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LLN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 L IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɪljən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lilian in Braille

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

The name Lilian in braille

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

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

The name Lilian in sign language

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