Lili

Lili is a diminutive form rooted in Germanic and Romance traditions, derived from Elisabeth, itself traced through Latin and Greek back to the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning my God is an oath or my God is abundance. It also overlaps with Lily, the flower name of Latin origin, making the two associations mutually reinforcing in many cultures. The name has been widely used in German, French, and Hungarian contexts, and gained international familiarity partly through the popular World War II song Lili Marleen. Related forms include Lily, Lilly, Lila, and Lilian.