♂ Name Ilja
Ilja is a ♂ boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Ilja?
Ilja is a Russian variant of the biblical name Elias.
What does the name Ilja mean?
Ilja means “my God is Yahweh” (from Hebrew “el/אֵל” God + “yah/יָה” = referring to the Hebrew God).
Pronunciation of Ilja
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Variants of the name Ilja
Ilia Illya IlyaParents who like the name Ilja also like
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Ilja in the Top 50 Names
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| 🇩🇪 Germany | - | - | - | - | ✓ | - |
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