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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Tilly
"Tilly liest gerne spannende Romane."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A female given name, traditionally a pet form of Matilda or Ottilie.
"Tilly walked her dog through the park every single morning." - 2
A light utility truck used historically, especially by British forces during World War II.
"The mechanic repaired the engine of the old military Tilly."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Tilly originated primarily as a diminutive form of the Germanic feminine given name Matilda, which derives from Old High German elements meaning 'battle' and 'strength'. Over time, it transitioned into an independent given name and occasionally appeared in historical British military slang referring to a utility vehicle.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Tilly" is said worldwide
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Tilly
Transliteration: Tilly
"Tilly est une amie d'enfance formidable."
Tilly
Transliteration: Tilly
"Tilly liest gerne spannende Romane."
Tilly
Transliteration: Tilly
"Tilly ha dipinto un bellissimo quadro."
Tilly
Transliteration: Tilly
"Tilly viajará a Madrid el próximo mes."
Tilly
Transliteration: Tilly
"Tilly adora cozinhar pratos tradicionais."
टिली
Transliteration: Tili
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"टिली एक बहुत दयालु लड़की है।"
蒂莉
Transliteration: Dì lì
Script: 中文汉字
"蒂莉今天去了图书馆。"
틸리
Transliteration: Tilli
Script: 한국어 한글
"틸리는 음악을 매우 좋아합니다."
ティリー
Transliteration: Tirī
Script: 日本語
"ティリーさんは猫を飼っています。"
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