Lilja is an Icelandic, Swedish, and Faroese name, equivalent to the English name Lily. It is widely used in Iceland, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and the Faroe Islands. The name also serves as a Finnish and Swedish surname with the same meaning. In Sámi culture, the name is spelled as Liljá. The name symbolizes purity, beauty, and grace, often associated with the lily flower.