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Lilian

LIL-ee-ən

Popularity

#558

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

19,925

Peak Year

#786 in 2007

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Lilian is a variant of Lillian, derived from the Latin name Lilia, meaning "lily", symbolizing purity and beauty.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Lilian Gish

    American silent film actress

  • Lilian Thuram

    Former French football player

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

GracefulElegantKindSensitive

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