Indian name meaning
Lily
♀ GirlLily · 1 syllable
A lily flower; pure
- Origin
- English
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| L | i | l | y |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
3 + 1 + 3 + 1 = 8. So Lily carries the name number 8.
About the name Lily
Lily is a girl's name of English origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “A lily flower; pure.”
Spoken aloud it is Lily — 1 syllable. Lily is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lily mean?
Lily means “A lily flower; pure.” It is a girl's name of English origin.
Is Lily a boy or a girl name?
Lily is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Lily?
Lily is of English origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
How do you pronounce Lily?
Lily has 1 syllable and is said as Lily.
What is the numerology number of the name Lily?
In the Chaldean system, Lily has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Lily a common name in India?
Lily does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Lily?
For a brother to Lily, families often stay within the same English naming tradition — Prince, Robin, Edward or Harold all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Lily?
Emily or Dolly share Lily's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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