Lilach is a modern Hebrew feminine name meaning "lilac" (the flower). The name derives from the Hebrew word for the plant, which was adopted from the Persian lilak through Arabic or European intermediaries. Lilach connects to broader floral naming traditions across cultures, particularly among Jewish Israeli families who embraced nature-inspired names during the revival of Hebrew as a spoken language in the late 19th and 20th centuries.The name has remained relatively rare outside Hebrew-speaking communities, though the variant Lilac is used in English. Unlike biblical or traditional Jewish names, Lilach represents a modern trend of Hebrew-based appellations drawn from the natural world, often chosen for their aesthetic sound and symbolic associations with beauty and renewal. In Israel, floral names like Lilach reflect a cultural preference for names that evoke the landscape and the optimistic spirit of national revival.Meaning: "Lilac" (flower)Origin: HebrewType: Feminine given nameUsage: Primarily Hebrew (modern Israeli usage)