Lilya

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
"my God is my oath" (Hebrew); "lily" or "pure" (Russian)
Scripts(How to write)
Лилия (Russian)
Лилия(Russian)
Лілія(Ukrainian)
Pronunciation
LEE-lee-ah (Hebrew pronunciation); LIL-yah (Russian pronunciation)
LYEE-lyi-yə(Russian)
Popularity
The name Lilya is not very common in the United States, with less than 100 babies born with the name each year. However, the name is much more popular in other parts of the world, particularly in Russia and other Slavic regions.

cartoon of the name Lilya
Cartoon of Lilya

Lilya Name meanings & History

"my God is my oath" (Hebrew); "lily" or "pure" (Russian). Alternate transcription of Russian Лилия or Ukrainian Лілія (see Liliya). Lilya is a popular choice for parents who want a unique and meaningful name for their daughter. It sounds exotic and elegant, and the name's multiple meanings give it a sense of depth and richness.

Zodiac Sign of Lilya: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Lilya:

L: Lover,Legal,Lazy,Languid,Lovely,Liaison,Luscious

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

Y: Youth-giving,Yin/Yang,Yen/money

A: Angry,Action,Assertive,Argumentative,Ambitious,Aggressive

Lilya is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Lilya Brik was a Russian artist, writer, and muse to several prominent poets of the time. Lilya Shobukhova is a Russian long-distance runner and Olympic medalist.

Related Names to Lilya

Lila, Leila, Lilith, Lillian, Lilian, Lily

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