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Prof. Barbara Newman, Northwestern University
from 2006 Bible Literary project

Lillian

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Meaning

The name does not appear in the Bible. It was probably a diminutive of “Elizabeth” (Exodus 6:23; Luke 1:5) which came from the Greek name Ελισαβετ (Elisabet) which was derived from the Hebrew name אֱלִישֶׁבַע (‘Elisheva’), meaning “God is a vow”. In the Old Testament, Elisheba was the name of Aaron’s wife. In the New Testament, Elizabeth was a relative of Mary and the mother of John the Baptist. “Lillian” is now more commonly believed to be related to the name “Lily”.

Gender

Female

Example

Keywords

Aaron Elizabeth Isabel John the Baptist Lilian Mary vow

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