What origin is the name Lilja?

Lilja comes from Scandinavian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Lilja?

Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Lilja — for example Axel, Erik, Odin. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

Lilja

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Lilja

Lilja

Girl

Scandinavian

2 syllables

Lilja is a Scandinavian girl's name meaning "Lily flower".

Parents who choose Lilja pick a girl name from the Scandinavian tradition, meaning "Lily flower". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Lily flower

Popularity

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Quick answers about Lilja

What does Lilja mean?

Lilja is a girl name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Lily flower".

How popular is Lilja?

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Brother names that go with Lilja

Axel Erik Odin Gunnar Soren Magnus

How to say Lilja

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Lilja.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Names with a similar meaning to Lilja

Lilja means "Lily flower" — these names share that spirit.

Lily — "Lily comes from the flower, a symbol of purity, from the Latin lilium. It is also a short form of Elizabeth." (English)
Jasmine — "Jasmine comes from the flower, from the Persian yasamin, meaning 'gift from God' in popular use." (Persian)

More names by meaning: Girl Names That Mean Flowers