Pure, innocent, lily
Pronunciation: LI-lee-en or LI-lee-an
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Lilian is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Pure". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: LI-lee-en or LI-lee-an. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Λιλίαν
καλό όνομα Χριστιανικό
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
LI-lee-en or LI-lee-an
IPA
/ˈlɪliən/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
1
Lucky Day
Sunday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Lily
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Lilian the Younger was a noblewoman during the late Roman Empire. She is best known for her role in the legend of Saint Eutropius. According to the legend, she was a Christian maiden who was persecuted during the reign of Diocletian (284-305 AD) and miraculously survived several attempts on her life. After her release from prison, she converted her persecutor, the Roman commander Eutropius, who later became a bishop and was martyred. Lilian is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Late Roman Empire (284-305 AD)
Lilian of Parma was a Blessed of the Catholic Church and a Benedictine abbess who lived in Italy during the Middle Ages. She was born around the year 1000 and entered the monastery of San Sisto in Parma when she was a young woman. She was later elected abbess of the monastery of San Pietro in Bobbio, where she served for many years. Lilian is remembered for her wisdom, her holiness, and her charitable works. She died around the year 1050.
Middle Ages (around 1000-1050 AD)
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Translations
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Lilian
pure and innocent Christian name
ליליאן
שם נוצרי משמעות טובה
Λιλίαν
καλό όνομα Χριστιανικό
Lilian
nomen Christianum bonum
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