Lilit
/L-I-L-I-T/
Lily, from the Armenian flower-name, a Christian symbol of purity and innocence. A feminine name that holds up the white lily, long associated with the Virgin Mary, as its emblem of a spotless heart.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Lilit is a Christian girl name of Armenian origin, meaning “Lily, from the Armenian flower-name, a Christian symbol of purity and innocence. A feminine name that holds up the white lily, long associated with the Virgin Mary, as its emblem of a spotless heart.”.
Lilit is a girl's name of Armenian origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Lily, from the Armenian flower-name, a Christian symbol of purity and innocence. A feminine name that holds up the white lily, long associated with the Virgin Mary, as its emblem of a spotless heart." and belongs to the Beauty cluster — names that carry grace, elegance, and aesthetic wonder.
Common among Iranian, Persian, American, MiddleEastern families, Lilit carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Lilit
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Lilit lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Lilit's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Lilit's saint & feast day →What does Lilit's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Lilit resonates in either tradition.
Lilit's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Lilit's full reading →
Does Lilit go with your family's names?
Lilit breaks into 5 sounds: /L-I-L-I-T/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Lilit sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Lilit beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Lilit — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Lilit
If Lilit resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in Iranian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Beauty cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Lilit
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Common questions about Lilit
What does the name Lilit mean?
Lilit means "Lily, from the Armenian flower-name, a Christian symbol of purity and innocence. A feminine name that holds up the white lily, long associated with the Virgin Mary, as its emblem of a spotless heart.." It is a girl name of Armenian origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Lilit a boy or girl name?
Lilit is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Lilit?
Lilit is of Armenian origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Iranian, Persian, American families.
Is Lilit a Christian name?
Yes. Lilit is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Armenian origin.
What does Lilit mean in Armenian?
Lilit originates from Armenian, where it means "Lily, from the Armenian flower-name, a Christian symbol of purity and innocence. A feminine name that holds up the white lily, long associated with the Virgin Mary, as its emblem of a spotless heart.."
What are common nicknames for Lilit?
Common short forms of Lilit include Lili.
What is the numerology of Lilit?
Lilit has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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