Lillian
A female given name from Latin, of American usage; variant form Lilian (UK).
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Lillian at a glance
- Origin
- Latin
- Root meaning
- “lily”
Etymology
Used since the sixteenth century, possibly originally a pet form of Elizabeth, but generally accepted as a variant of Late Latin lilium (“lily”).
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What does the name Lillian mean?
A female given name from Latin, of American usage; variant form Lilian (UK). Its root means "lily".