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Lilian

/LIL-ee-an/Kikuyu & Swahili · a girl’s name

An English/Christian name used by many Kikuyu families, generally associated with Lily/the lily rather than “beloved and graceful.”

In Kikuyu

How to say it
LIL-ee-an
Given to
Girls
Used in
Kenya
How common
common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

LilianLillian

Nicknames & short forms

LilyLili

In Swahili

How to say it
LIL-ee-an
Given to
Girls
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

LilianLillianLiliane

Nicknames & short forms

Lily