Unisex Name
Lilian
ˈlɪl.i.ən
li.ljɑ̃
Overview
Gender
feminine & masculine
Origin
Categories
aviation
Belgian royal family
Charles Dickens characters
de Havilland family
flowers
masculine forms
mystics
nature
plants
Squishmallows
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
78/100
classic100%
formal120%
upper class100%
natural80%
wholesome120%
delicate65%
refined140%
strange80%
simple65%
serious100%
Meaning & Etymology
Lilian is an English variant of Lillian, which is derived from the Latin word 'lilium', meaning 'lily'. It is also used as a masculine form in French and Romanian cultures. The name is often associated with purity and beauty, symbolizing the flower it represents.
Etymology
Original Form:
Lilium
Evolution:
From Latin 'lilium' to Old French 'lilie', then to English 'Lillian' and its variant 'Lilian'.
Source:
Latin