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Lily is an English name used in reference to the popular white, showy flower. It signifies purity and innocence.
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Lily is a flower name. The word comes from the Latin “lilium” (a Lily) which was borrowed from the Greek “leírion” meaning the same.
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Could be used as a namesake for St Joseph, whose symbol is a white Lily.
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Lily means pure and innocent.
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The flower of new life and rebirth.
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According to some, 'lilium' is the latinized form of Greek 'leirion' (λείριον).
Others theorize that both Latin 'lilium' and Greek 'leirion' are ultimately derived from an Egyptian word (or otherwise a word from one of the ancient Semitic languages), making neither 'lilium' or 'leirion' an authentic Latin or Greek word.
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Others theorize that both Latin 'lilium' and Greek 'leirion' are ultimately derived from an Egyptian word (or otherwise a word from one of the ancient Semitic languages), making neither 'lilium' or 'leirion' an authentic Latin or Greek word.
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In the Catholic church, the lily flower is a symbol of the Virgin Mary. In paintings, Mary is often portrayed holding, crowned with, or standing near lilies.
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The lily is also, with death and purity, a symbol of rebirth.
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The lily flower is also known as the flower of death.
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The flower lily is sometimes associated with death, too. Uusually it symbolizes innocence, though.
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LILY can also be the pet form of several names: LILLIAN, LILIAN, LILIA, or ELIZABETH.
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