Surname · Greek
Λίλλυ
“God is my oath”·“My God is bountiful”·“one who is youthful; daughter of the sky”
Λίλλυ is used as a surname.
GreekWritten in Greek script. In English: Lilly.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Λίλλυ is Lilly written in the Greek alphabet. In English use, Lilly has a related form in Lily. One English interpretation is “resembling the flower; one who is innocent and beautiful.” In English use, Lilly is a diminutive of Elizabeth. “God is my oath” is the etymological interpretation given for Elisabeth, the same name in a different spelling. “My God is bountiful” is another recorded interpretation, but the two should be kept distinct rather than blended into one literal translation. In Swedish use, Lilly is an affectionate form of Julia. One Latin interpretation is “one who is youthful; daughter of the sky.” In Danish use, Lilly is an affectionate form of Lillian. One Latin interpretation is “resembling the lily.” In Danish use, Lilly is an affectionate form of Elisabeth. One interpretation is “God is my oath.”
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
Λίλλυ is Lilly written in the Greek alphabet. In English use, Lilly has a related form in Lily. An origin associated with Lily is English. In English use, Lilly is a diminutive of Elizabeth. Elizabeth is the usual English spelling of Elisabeth. The related biblical forms connect it with the Hebrew name Elisheba, borne by Aaron’s wife. In Swedish use, Lilly is an affectionate form of Julia. An origin associated with Julia is Latin.
Explained through its name family
Λίλλυ’s family of names
In Greek usage, Λίλλυ as a surname has a transliteration in Lilly.
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The same name written differently, including transliterations into other scripts.
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