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Ilya

Boy · Hebrew · Short name

Meaning
My God is the Lord, the Lord is my God
Pronunciation
eel-YAH
Origin
Hebrew

Russian form of Elijah, from Hebrew 'Eliyahu'.

Popularity
Common in Russia (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Hebrew, Russian

Commonly used in: Russia, Israel, Eastern Europe

Alternate spellings

  • IlyaRussian

    Same spelling.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Ilya Repin

    1844–1930

    Russian realist painter, a master of Russian art.

Similar names

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ih-LY-jah

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Meaning: My God is Yahweh

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Mikhael

mee-khah-EL

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Ivan

ee-VAHN

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Meaning: God is gracious, gift of God

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Hebrew Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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