Lilou
Fact sheet
- Name
- Lilou
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Lilou is a feminine name that was adopted from the French language in the 1990s. It is often regarded as a combination of the names Li and Lou or as a pet form of French names that contain the sound 'Lee'.
What does the name Lilou mean?
The name Lilou has its roots in French and can be interpreted as a double form of the names Li and Lou. Li is a strongly shortened variant of the name Elisabeth, which traces back to the ancient Hebrew origins of Elisheva or Elischeba. The meaning of Li is essentially 'God is abundance' and 'God is my oath'. The ancient Hebrew origin is found in the word ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), which consists of the elements ʾēl (אֵל) meaning 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) meaning 'oath', 'vow', or 'seven' (symbolically for abundance). Lou, on the other hand, is a short form of Louise, the feminine form of the name Louis, which is derived from Ludwig. Its meaning is 'the famous warrior' or 'the glorious fighter' and comes from Old High German, where the word elements hlut mean 'loud', 'known', or 'famous' and wig means 'to fight', 'the battle', 'the war', 'the strife', or 'the warrior'. The name could also be associated with the Latin term for lily ('Lilium'). The name Lilou became particularly well-known through the film 'The Fifth Element' by Luc Besson in 1997, where it appeared in the spelling Leeloo. Other variants include Lylou, Lilu, and Leelou.
Where does the name Lilou come from?
The name Lilou has its roots in both ancient Hebrew and Old High German and means 'God is abundance' or 'the famous warrior'. In ancient Hebrew, the name derives from Elisabeth: ʾēl (אֵל) stands for 'God' and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) means 'oath', 'vow', or 'seven' (the number of abundance). The roots in Old High German come from Louise: hlut stands for 'loud', 'known', or 'famous' and wig for 'to fight', 'the battle', 'the war', 'the strife', or 'the warrior'. The language of the name is French.
How do you pronounce Lilou?
The sound and pronunciation of the name Lilou are soft and flowing. In German, it is pronounced as 'Li-lu' [liˈluː], with the two syllables harmoniously connected. The long 'u' sound at the end gives the name a gentle finish, and the repetition of the 'l' sound creates a playful and light impression. Lilou sounds modern and delicate – friendly, lively, and charming.
When is the name day of Lilou?
The name day for Lilou is celebrated on March 15.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Lilou enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 929th in the statistics of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2015 at rank 437. Over the last ten years, Lilou has been given as a first name about 720 times, placing it 645th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 686th.
Nicknames & pet names
Laily / Li / Lil / Lili / Lilo / Lilosh / Lilu / Lily / Lou / LouLou / Luu
Similar first names
Famous people
- Lilou Mace (French-American author, TV presenter, and video blogger)
Frequently asked questions about the name Lilou
What does the name Lilou mean?
Lilou has its roots in both ancient Hebrew and Old High German. It means among other things 'God is abundance' and 'the famous warrior'.
What gender is the name Lilou?
Lilou is a girl's name and is primarily used for female individuals.
What nicknames are suitable for Lilou?
Popular nicknames for Lilou include Laily, Li, Lili, Lilo, and Lou. These variants offer a personal touch and can be chosen according to preference.
How is the name Lilou pronounced?
The name Lilou is generally pronounced as 'Lee-loo'. The emphasis is on the first syllable.