Lily

Lily Meaning & Origin

About Lily
The name Lily is derived from the flower of the same name, which symbolizes purity, beauty, and innocence. It is often associated with the Virgin Mary and is considered a symbol of motherhood and fertility. The name Lily is also associated with elegance, grace, and refinement, reflecting the delicate and enchanting nature of the flower.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lily are female.

Lily Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 6.25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlΙͺli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lily in Braille

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

The name Lily in braille

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

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

The name Lily in sign language

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