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Chinese Name For · 中文名

Chinese Name for Lily

Lily — the pure, the luminous flower — is a name of botanical grace. The Li surname, China's most common, also refers to the plum blossom, creating a beautiful floral resonance.

3 Suggested Names · 推荐中文名

01
百合 Bǎi Hé
Metal Element

Lily — hundred harmonies, the very character for the lily flower.

02
洁白 Jié Bái
Metal Element

Pure white — immaculate and unspoiled.

03
芬芳 Fēn Fāng
Wood Element

Fragrant — beauty that spreads through the air like perfume.

How do you say Lily in Chinese?

Rather than phonetically transliterating Lily, a culturally meaningful Chinese name chooses characters based on meaning, common usage, and your preferences (and optionally Five Elements references). The surname () is a natural phonetic complement, and the given name adds cultural depth.

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Tattoo · 纹身

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