Lilyan

Meaning lily flower
Origin Latin
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 2
Syllabification Li-lyan

About Lilyan

The name Lilyan, a variant of the popular name Lillian, brings with it a sense of timeless elegance and natural beauty. Derived from the Latin word "lilium," meaning "lily," this name is deeply connected to notions of purity, renewal, and grace. It's a name that holds an air of sophistication while remaining approachable.

Parents who choose the name Lilyan for their baby girl are bestowing upon her a name that resonates with the delicacy of the lily flower. Just as the lily blooms in various shades and varieties, the name Lilyan offers numerous potential variations like Lilia, Liliana, and Lylianne, allowing for personalization while retaining the name's essence.

In history, we find accomplished individuals like Lilyan Chauvin and Lilyan Tashman who've borne the name with pride, making their mark in the fields of acting and art. In fiction, Lilyan characters populate a range of stories, from novels to TV shows, bringing the name to life in diverse narratives.

Whether in its classic form or a charming variation, Lilyan remains a name that holds its own in a world of evolving trends. A Lilyan carries a name that bridges generations, capturing the spirit of beauty and poise for years to come.

Nicknames for Lilyan

Lily
Lil
Yan
Lilli
Lilyan

Famous People Named Lilyan

Lilyan ChauvinFrench-American actress
Lilyan TashmanAmerican actress and fashion model
Lilyan BachrachAmerican painter and illustrator
Lilyan WilderAmerican communications expert
Lilyan AffinitoAmerican author and educator
Lilyan KhachmanyanArmenian judoka
Lilyan KeisterAmerican author and poet
Lilyan KestelootSenegalese professor and writer
Lilyan AndrusAmerican botanist
Lilyan Cheldelin FellAmerican journalist and author
Lilyan PalmerAustralian pianist and composer
Lilyan AlomaAmerican artist and dancer
Lilyan Stratton CorbinAmerican suffragist and writer
Lilyan Irene SimonsAmerican radio astronomer
Lilyan McBrideCanadian politician
Lilyan ShakhnazaryanArmenian chess player
Lilyan FulginitiAmerican microbiologist
Lilyan HortonAmerican painter

Characters Named Lilyan

Lilyan BrayCharacter in the novel "The Last Sin Eater" by Francine Rivers
Lilyan MayfieldCharacter in the TV show "As the World Turns"
Lilyan SterninCharacter on the TV show "Cheers"
Lilyan TomaCharacter in the anime "Noragami"
Lilyan RedCharacter in the webcomic "Dreamkeepers"
Lilyan ShiroganeCharacter in the manga "Detective Xeno and the Seven Locked Murder Rooms"
Lilyan YewbeamCharacter in the "Charlie Bone" book series by Jenny Nimmo
Lilyan JohnsonCharacter in the film "Life Itself"
Lilyan AstraCharacter in the webcomic "Ava's Demon"
Lilyan WilderCharacter in the novel "The Bostonians" by Henry James
Lilyan LorraineCharacter in the musical "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever"
Lilyan RosenbergCharacter in the film "The Women"
Lilyan TashmanCharacter in the film "Frankie and Johnny"
Lilyan LauCharacter in the video game "Sleeping Dogs"
Lilyan WellsCharacter in the film "Lilyan Tashman - Hollywood's Forgotten Flapper"
Lilyan RybkaCharacter in the TV series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"
Lilyan ChauvinCharacter in the film "Silent Night, Deadly Night"
Lilyan CheldelinCharacter in the film "Bad News Bears"
Lilyan StrattonCharacter in the film "The Titanic"
Lilyan PotterCharacter in fanfiction stories related to the Harry Potter universe

Other Popular Names Beginning with L

Leia
Leona
Lilly
Lucy
Lylah
Leslie
Lena
Laura
Lavender
Lea