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    Lille or Lile?

    Two spellings, side by side.

    Lille and Lile are two spellings of the same sound. Lille is listed with the meaning "Lily flower" and Lile with "An English name derived from the word lile, a dialectal term meaning little". Lille is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.

    DetailLilleLile
    MeaningLily flowerAn English name derived from the word lile, a dialectal term meaning little.
    OriginBalticEnglish
    GenderGirlUnisex
    Written——
    Say itLil-leLi-le
    PopularityLess often searched hereLess often searched here

    Questions about Lille and Lile

    Is Lille or Lile more common?

    Lille is more often searched and saved on this site; Lile is also used.

    Do Lille and Lile mean the same?

    Lille: "Lily flower". Lile: "An English name derived from the word lile, a dialectal term meaning little".

    How do you say Lille?

    In parts: Lil-le. Lile is said the same way.

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