Lilika

Lilika is a female first name that is used as a diminutive form of Lilia in both Estonia and Hungary. The meaning can be interpreted as 'the lily' or, more broadly, 'the pure one'.

What does the name Lilika mean?

The origin of the name Lilika traces back to Lilia, and it can be considered an Estonian and Hungarian variant. Figuratively, it stands for 'the lily' or 'the pure one'. The roots can be found in the Latin term līlĭum, which means 'the lily', or in the Ancient Greek leírion (λείριον), which describes 'the lily blossom', a traditional symbol of purity. Additionally, Lilika is regarded as a Greek variant of the name Lilian, which originally is a diminutive form of Elisabeth and derives from the Hebrew names Elisheva or Elischeba. In this context, the name means 'God is abundance' or 'God is my oath'. It is derived from Ancient Hebrew, where ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע) contains the elements ʾēl (אֵל) for 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for 'oath', 'swear', or 'seven' (symbol of abundance). Within Christianity, the lily is seen as a sign of purity. Other variants include Lili, Lilica, Lilina, Lilias, Liline, Liliette, and Liliosa.

Where does the name Lilika come from?

The name Lilika has its roots in both Ancient Hebrew and Latin and means 'the lily'. In Ancient Hebrew, ʾēl (אֵל) stands for 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for 'oath', 'swear', or 'seven' (symbol of abundance). The Latin etymology comes from līlĭum for 'the lily' and the Ancient Greek form leírion (λείριον) for 'the lily blossom', which represents a classic symbol of purity. The languages in which the name appears include Estonian, Greek, and Hungarian.

How do you pronounce Lilika?

Lilika is pronounced as 'Li-li-ka'.

When is the name day of Lilika?

The name day of Lilika is celebrated on May 10 and November 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Lilika is a rather rare first name. In 2010, it ranked 2,348th on the list of the most common female baby names. Between 2010 and 2024, the name was given less than 10 times, placing it at 9,410th. In the last ten years, there have been no newborns with this name.

Famous people

• Lilika Nakou (Greek writer)