Ilish
Hebrew/Bengali · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ilish
The given name 'Ilish' is of uncertain etymology but is often associated with the Hebrew name Elisha, meaning "God is salvation" or derived from the Bengali word for a type of fish (ilish), symbolizing prosperity.
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Etymology
The given name 'Ilish' is of uncertain etymology but is often associated with the Hebrew name Elisha, meaning "God is salvation" or derived from the Bengali word for a type of fish (ilish), symbolizing prosperity. It is used in Jewish and Bengali cultures, with the Hebrew root tied to the biblical prophet Elisha, while in South Asia it is a common feminine name without specific religious connotation.
Ilish currently ranks #8,996 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.
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