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Lili

LEE-lee

Lili is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Lili is a diminutive of Lillian or Elizabeth. Lillian is derived from Latin 'lilium' (lily). Elizabeth is Hebrew, meaning 'my God is abundance.'”. It currently ranks #3028 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2003.

Letters4
Syllables2
OriginHebrew

What Lili Means

Lili is a diminutive of Lillian or Elizabeth. Lillian is derived from Latin 'lilium' (lily). Elizabeth is Hebrew, meaning 'my God is abundance.'

The Story of Lili

This name, like a delicate bloom, carries echoes of both abundant grace and the purest form of love, ready to unfold for your daughter.

Lili often serves as a sweet diminutive, most commonly for Lillian, which traces back to the Latin word 'lilium,' meaning lily. Alternatively, it can be a shortened form of Elizabeth, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'my God is abundance.' This dual heritage grants Lili a rich tapestry of meanings, originating in ancient languages and blossoming into a tender, intimate form recognized across many cultures.

The sound of 'Lili' is like a gentle breath, a whisper of pure affection. When you say it, your child's name feels light and airy, yet it carries the deep, resonant meaning of divine abundance or the delicate beauty of a lily in bloom. You can see yourself writing it on a tiny birth announcement, the looping letters as graceful as the flower itself.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Personality Traits

SweetGracefulKindBeautiful

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#139 in 2003

Total Births

3,800

First Recorded

1912

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