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Lillian
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A female first name derived from the Latin word for "lily," common in American usage.
"Lillian graduated at the top of her class."
How to Use Lillian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe American-spelling counterpart to the British Lilian.
UK vs US
Lillian (double L) is the standard American spelling; Lilian is more typically British.
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Etymology
In use since the 1500s; usually traced to Late Latin lilium ("lily").