Lilo is a given name, predominantly associated with Hawaiian culture, often meaning "generous" or "to turn, to roll" (as in a scroll or a sheet). While it exists as a general name, its most prominent recognition comes from popular culture.
Notable Uses
- Lilo Pelekai: The most widely known association of the name is with the main character from the 2002 Disney animated science fiction film Lilo & Stitch and its subsequent franchise. Lilo Pelekai is a young, eccentric Hawaiian girl living with her older sister Nani on the island of Kauai. She adopts a destructive alien creature, whom she names Stitch, initially mistaking him for a dog. The character is central to the film's themes of family ("ohana") and acceptance. The success of the film and its sequels, television series, and video games significantly popularized the name "Lilo" globally.