Ilja

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
The name Ilja means "my God is Yahweh" or "Yahweh is my God" in Hebrew.
Scripts(How to write)
Илья (for Russian), Ілья (for Ukrainian), Iļja (for Latvian), Илја (for Macedonian), and so on.
Илья(Russian)
Pronunciation
EEL-yah (for Russian and Ukrainian), IL-yah (for Latvian), IL-yah (for Macedonian), and so on.
I-lya(Czech)
i-LYA(Russian)
Popularity
Ilja is not a very popular name in the world. It is more commonly used in Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia where it is ranked in the top 500 names.

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Ilja Name meanings & History

Ilja is a Slavic name, derived from the name Elijah in Hebrew. The name Ilja means "my God is Yahweh" or "Yahweh is my God" in Hebrew. Alternate transcription of Russian Илья (see Ilya), as well as the usual form in several other languages. Ilja is a name that can be used for a baby boy or girl. It is popular in Slavic countries and among people who appreciate its strong, heroic meaning.

Zodiac Sign of Ilja: I love you Taurus

Synonyms of Ilja:

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

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

J: Journal,Judicial,Joy,Jester,Justice,Journey

A: Argumentative,Angry,Ambitious,Aggressive,Assertive,Action

Ilja is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Devious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper Class name

Famous People

The famous peoples with the name Ilja include Ilja Repin (a famous Russian painter), Ilja Rosendahl (a German computer engineer), Ilja Gort (a Dutch wine entrepreneur), and Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer (a Dutch poet and writer).

2.) Ilja (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: The meaning of Ilja varies based on its origin. In Russian, it is a short form of the name Ilyich, which means "son of Ilya." In German, it is a variant of the name Elijah, which means "my God is Yahweh." In Finnish, it is a variant of the name Ilmari, which means "aria, melody."


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Description: Ilja has multiple origins, including Russian, German, and Finnish. The meaning of Ilja varies based on its origin. In Russian, it is a short form of the name Ilyich, which means "son of Ilya." In German, it is a variant of the name Elijah, which means "my God is Yahweh." In Finnish, it is a variant of the name Ilmari, which means "aria, melody.". Short form of Iliana. Ilja is primarily used in Eastern European countries, such as Russia, Ukraine, and Estonia. It is also used in German-speaking countries like Germany and Austria.

Famous People

Notable people with the name Ilja include Estonian footballer Ilja Antonov, German footballer Ilja Hofstädt, and Russian figure skater Ilja Klimkin.

3.) Ilja (Female)

Usage: Estonian

Meanings: The name Ilja means "my God is Yahweh" or "Yahweh is my God."


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Description: Ilja is a Slavic variant of the name Elijah, which comes from the Hebrew name Eliyahu. The name Ilja means "my God is Yahweh" or "Yahweh is my God.". Short form of Iliana. Ilja is primarily used as a first name for boys.

Famous People

Some notable people with the name Ilja include Ilja Richter, a German actor and television presenter, and Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer, a Dutch author and poet.

Related Names to Ilja

Other variants of the name Elijah include Elia, Elias, Elisha, and Eli.

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