What is the meaning of the name Lilian?

a blend of hybrid name based on Lily and Anne. Best known bearers of the handle include Opera Singer Lillian Nordica ( died l9l4). Popular actress and singer Lillian Russell and doubtless others. it is considered somewhat old-fashioned ( diamond Lil, which may have referred to the Hawaiian monarch, Lililuokalani) and is not too popular as a name for girls born in this 2l st century