Lilian or Lillian?
Two spellings, side by side.
Lilian and Lillian are two spellings of the same sound. Lilian is listed with the meaning "Blend of lily and ann; variant of lillian derived from the flower name lily. symbol of innocence; purity; beauty" and Lillian with "A unisex name often considered a blend of Lily and Ann. In a Sanskrit context, it is also associated with the lily flower". Lilian 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.
| Detail | Lilian | Lillian |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Blend of lily and ann; variant of lillian derived from the flower name lily. symbol of innocence; purity; beauty | A unisex name often considered a blend of Lily and Ann. In a Sanskrit context, it is also associated with the lily flower. |
| Origin | English | Sanskrit |
| Gender | Unisex | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Li-lian | Lil-lian |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Lilian and Lillian
Is Lilian or Lillian more common?
Lilian is more often searched and saved on this site; Lillian is also used.
Do Lilian and Lillian mean the same?
Lilian: "Blend of lily and ann; variant of lillian derived from the flower name lily. symbol of innocence; purity; beauty". Lillian: "A unisex name often considered a blend of Lily and Ann. In a Sanskrit context, it is also associated with the lily flower".
How do you say Lilian?
In parts: Li-lian. Lillian is said the same way.
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