Lilia
lily (Latin / Spanish)
Lilia is a spanish / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 119, with 54,873 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
lily (Latin / Spanish)
Lilia stems from the Latin botanical term 'lilium', symbolizing purity and beauty. Widely adopted in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, it became a standard classic feminine name, maintaining strong usage well into the 20th century.
Derived from the Latin 'lilium' meaning 'lily', Lilia entered Philippine naming traditions primarily through Spanish Catholic and floral naming conventions.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly perceived in the Philippines as a classic or traditional maternal name. Frequently shortened to nicknames like Lily, Li, or Liling.
Related forms
- Lilia Spanish
- Lilia Italian
- Liliya Russian
- Lily English
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Lilia with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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How do I use Lilia with two Filipino surnames?
Lilia is the given name. The full name is Lilia + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Lilia a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Lilia is number 119, with 54,873 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.