Given name & surname · Greek
Λιλή
“a birdlike woman”·“a birdlike man”·“God is my oath”
Λιλή is used as a given name and a surname.
GreekWritten in Greek script. In English: Lili.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Λιλή is Lili written in the Greek alphabet. Lili is a variant of Lily. One English interpretation is “resembling the flower; one who is innocent and beautiful.” In German use, Lili is a diminutive of Evelyn. Interpretations include “a birdlike woman” (German) and “a birdlike man” (German). These may reflect different naming traditions. In German use, Lili is a diminutive of Elisabeth. One interpretation is “God is my oath.” In German use, Lili is a diminutive of Emily. The Roman family name behind Emily is probably connected with the Latin word for “rival,” although that derivation is uncertain.
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
Λιλή is Lili written in the Greek alphabet. Lili is a variant of Lily. An origin associated with Lily is English. In German use, Lili is a diminutive of Evelyn. A possible origin is English, although the derivation remains uncertain. In German use, Lili is a diminutive of Emily. Emily is an English development of the Latin feminine name Aemilia.
Explained through its name family
Λιλή’s family of names
In Greek usage, Λιλή has a transliteration in Lili.
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