Lilian Name Meaning & Origin
Lilian
Pronunciation: LI-lee-ən (key)
Origin of the name Lilian:
Derived from the older Lilion, which is thought to be from the Latin lilium (lily). Var: Lillian.
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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This is the title of a song by Depeche Mode on their album "Playing the Angel" released in 2005.
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