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At a Glance: Name: Lilou – Meaning: uncertain — possibly diminutive of Lily, or a blend/pet-form of other French names – Origin: French (uncertain formation) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: lee-LOO
Lilou is a French name pronounced lee-LOO, though where exactly it comes from isn't settled. It's often described as simply a form of Lily, but that's just one theory — it may instead be a blend of Lily and Louise, or a French pet-form of names like Aurélie or Amélie, so no single meaning is confirmed. It has a bohemian, free-spirited, worldly, clean, modern, and nature-inspired feel.
Meaning & Origin of Lilou
Meaning: Uncertain — possibly diminutive of lily, or a blend/pet-form of other french names.
Origin: French (uncertain formation).
A common claim: Lilou is popularly understood to simply mean 'lily,' as a form of Lily. Actually: The 'lily' meaning is only one of several theories. Lilou may instead be a blend of Lily and Louise, or a French pet form of names like Aurélie or Amélie.
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Lilou
Phonetic: lee-LOO IPA: /liˈluː/
Popularity of Lilou
In U.S. Social Security data spanning 2002-2024, Lilou peaked in 2016 at rank #3748 with 41 babies given the name, and by 2024 had dropped to rank #8712 with just 12.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2002–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Lilou mean?
Uncertain — possibly diminutive of lily, or a blend/pet-form of other french names. (Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilou)
How do you pronounce Lilou?
Lilou is pronounced lee-LOO (IPA: /liˈluː/).
Is Lilou a popular name right now?
Lilou peaked at #3748 in 2016 and is ranked #8712 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2002–2024.)
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