Lilja: Name day

Name day

The name Lilja has established name day recognition on May 20th in both the countries of Estonia and Finland.

Lilja An Elegant Nordic Floral Name

Lilja is a feminine name directly derived from the word for the lily flower, establishing it firmly within the nature-inspired category of names. Historically prominent in Icelandic, Finnish, and Baltic regions, it maintains a rare, exotic profile within the United States. Its usage here is often confined to families retaining strong cultural ties to these Northern European traditions. The name conveys a mood of gentle sophistication, quiet elegance, and natural refinement. This strong association with nature contributes to its universally accepted classification as a female given name. Lilja possesses a classic European charm combined with botanical simplicity.

Name Day List: Lilja

Country	Day	Month	Names
Estonia	20	May	Liilia, Lilian, Liili, Lille, Lilli, Lilja
Finland	20	May	Lilian, Lilja, Karoliina, Lila, Lili, Lilli, Lilia