Ilish

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Ilish is the Bengali name for Hilsa, a type of fish highly popular in Bengali cuisine. The name Ilish is often seen as a popular and unique choice for parents who want to celebrate the cultural heritage of Bengal through their child's name.
Pronunciation
IE-leesh(American English)
ih-lish (English) or eelish (Bengali)
Popularity
It is not widely used as a given name outside of India and Bangladesh, so its popularity remains limited.

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Ilish Name meanings & History

Ilish is the Bengali name for Hilsa, a type of fish highly popular in Bengali cuisine. The name Ilish is often seen as a popular and unique choice for parents who want to celebrate the cultural heritage of Bengal through their child's name. Variant of Eilish. Although in English-speaking countries, the name is pronounced as "ih-lish", in Bengali, it is pronounced as "eelish".

Zodiac Sign of Ilish: I love you Taurus

Synonyms of Ilish:

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

L: Languid,Legal,Lover,Liaison,Lazy,Luscious,Lovely

S: Status,Sensuality,Success,Solidity,Security,Sex,Social Standing

H: Hyper,Heart's Desire,Haggle,Hope,Hobnobbing

Ilish is:

  • a Nerdy name
  • a Urban name
  • a Wholesome name

Related Names to Ilish

Hilsha, Eelish, Ilse