Female Name
Lys
lis
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
Eurovision Song Contest winners
flowers
French words
isograms
nature
plants
Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest
white
word names
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
78/100
modern80%
youthful120%
informal100%
upper class80%
natural100%
wholesome100%
delicate80%
refined140%
strange120%
simple140%
serious80%
Meaning & Etymology
Lys is a diminutive form of the name Élisabeth, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God is my oath.' In French, 'lys' also means 'lily,' a flower symbolizing purity and refined beauty. The name has been used in various cultures, often associated with elegance and grace.
Etymology
Original Form:
Élisabeth
Evolution:
From the Hebrew name Elisheva, through Greek and Latin forms, to the French diminutive Lys.
Source:
Etymological dictionaries and historical linguistics studies.