Ilija
Ilija is a boys' name of Slavic origin meaning “the Lord is my God.” The South Slavic form of Elijah, Ilija carries enormous spiritual significance.
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how do you pronounce Ilija?
ee-LEE-yah
where does the name Ilija come from?
A South Slavic male name, related to Ilya and Elijah.
In South Slavic folk tradition, Saint Ilija (Sveti Ilija) controls thunder and lightning, merging the biblical prophet with pre-Christian thunder god beliefs. His feast day is one of the most important in the Slavic Orthodox calendar.
who are famous people named Ilija?
- Ilija Garašanin (Serbian statesman)
- Sveti Ilija (Saint Elijah in Slavic Orthodox tradition)
what are the nicknames and variants of Ilija?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Ilija?
what names go well with Ilija?
Sibling names that share Ilija's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Ilija
What does the name Ilija mean?
Ilija means “the Lord is my God”.
What is the origin of the name Ilija?
Ilija comes from the Slavic naming tradition. Related forms include Ilya and Elijah.
How popular is the name Ilija?
Ilija has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Ilija a boy or girl name?
Ilija is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Ilija?
Ilija is pronounced ee-LEE-yah, with 3 syllables.
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