lilly
word
/ˈɫɪɫi/
LI-lee
/ˈlɪli/
LI-lee
Definition
'Lilly' is a female given name. It is sometimes confused with 'lily', which refers to a type of flower.
Usage & Nuances
'Lilly' is only a proper name, not the flower (which is 'lily'). Check spelling: 'Lilly' (name), 'lily' (flower). Common as a first name or nickname in English-speaking countries.
Spanish: Lilly (nombre propio) - lirio (flor, con 'lily')Portuguese (BR): Lilly (nome próprio) - lírio (flor, com 'lily')Portuguese (PT): Lilly (nome próprio) - lírio (flor, com 'lily')Chinese (Simplified): 莉莉（人名）Chinese (Traditional): 莉莉（人名）Hindi: लिली (नाम)Arabic: ليلي (اسم علم)Bengali: লিলি (নারী নাম)Russian: Лилли (женское имя)Japanese: リリー（女性の名前）Vietnamese: Lilly (tên nữ)Korean: 릴리 (여자 이름)Turkish: Lilly (kadın adı)Urdu: لِلی (عورت کا نام)Indonesian: Lilly (nama perempuan)
Example Sentences
Lilly is my best friend.
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Lilly has a cat named Snowball.
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Today, Lilly is wearing a yellow dress.
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Have you met Lilly? She just moved to our neighborhood.
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Whenever Lilly laughs, everyone around her smiles.
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Don't confuse Lilly with 'lily'— one's a person, the other's a flower!
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