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לילי


Meaning of the name לילי

Lily is a delicate and captivating feminine name, originating from the famous flower - the white lily. The name entered modern Hebrew usage as a borrowing from Western culture, yet it carries deep meanings that connect to Jewish and Hebrew culture. In Hebrew, the word "shoshan" (lily) appears in the Bible and Jewish literature as a symbol of beauty, purity, and nobility of spirit. The name Lily represents that same blossoming beauty, the softness and delicacy of the white flower, and carries with it an aura of innocence and spiritual purity. In world culture, the lily flower is considered one of the most beautiful and noble flowers. The name Lily became especially popular in the 19th century in Europe and America, and arrived in Israel during the 20th century as part of the trend to adopt international names with a gentle sound and positive meaning. In Israel, the name gained popularity among both secular and traditional families, thanks to its successful blend of the universal and the local. The light and repetitive sound of the letters L-I-L-Y creates a special musicality, reminiscent of the softness of the flower's petals themselves. The name Lily also carries deep symbolic meanings. In Jewish culture, the lily appears in descriptions of spiritual beauty and holiness. In the Song of Songs, the lily serves as a metaphor for the beloved and for the people of Israel as a whole. The name Lily, though modern and international, connects to these roots and gives its bearers a sense of connection to nature, beauty, and noble values. Today, Lily is considered an elegant and delicate name, suitable for girls with a gentle, sensitive, and creative character. The name expresses hope for a flourishing life, full of light and beauty, and gives its bearers a sense of uniqueness and gentleness of spirit.

The name לילי with vowels

לִילִי

The name לילי in English

Lily | Lilly | Lillie

לילי is mainly suitable for

Girl

Is the name לילי considered international

Yes

Origin of the name לילי from the Bible

Song of Songs 2:2 - As a lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters

Origin of the name לילי from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the lily symbolizes the pure soul and spiritual blossoming. The name Lily carries energy of inner beauty, purity, and connection to the spiritual dimension. It expresses the harmony of nature and divinity, and gives its bearers the power of renewal and spiritual elevation.

Gematria value for the name לילי

80

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30

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30

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Numerology value for the name לילי

8

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30

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10

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30

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80

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8

Famous people named לילי

Lily Allen - British singer | Lily Collins - American-British actress | Lily James - British actress | Lily-Rose Depp - French-American actress and model

Names similar to לילי

Total times the name לילי was registered

2074 times

Graph of the name לילי

* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022