1. From the flower name in Latin, "lilium," possibly stemming from a Middle Eastern word for "white" or "fragrant."
2. Lily is a short form of the biblical name Elizabeth, which originates from Hebrew and means "oath of God" or "God's promise."
3. In ancient Egyptian, the word "lily" has been connected to the hieroglyphic symbol for lotus, representing purity, beauty, and resurrection.
4. In some contexts, lily can be associated with the flower's symbolism, such as innocence, purity, and elegance.