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Lily
Lily flower
Origin
Latin
Used in
en
Origin and meaning of Lily
Lily comes from the Latin lilium, the lily, a flower that has symbolised purity, innocence and nobility of spirit for centuries. Born as a flower name, it also works as a pet form of Lilian or Elizabeth. Fresh and graceful, it is much loved in the Anglo-Saxon world, where it has returned to the top of the charts in recent decades; related forms such as Lilia, Liliana and the French Lili carry it across several European countries.
Variants around the world
How Lily is said in other languages.
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Famous people
- Lily Collins— actress
- Lily James— actress
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