Iljo
Hebrew via Slavic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Iljo
# Iljo Etymology and Meaning
Iljo is a Slavic name derived from the root "il-" or from the name Ilija/Ilias, ultimately tracing back to the Hebrew name Elijah (Eliyahu), meaning "my God is Yahweh." The name is primarily used in Slavic-speaking countries, particularly in Serbia, Croatia, and other Balkan regions, with Christian Orthodox and Catholic populations, reflecting the widespread veneration of the Prophet Elijah in these cultures.
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Etymology
# Iljo Etymology and Meaning
Iljo is a Slavic name derived from the root "il-" or from the name Ilija/Ilias, ultimately tracing back to the Hebrew name Elijah (Eliyahu), meaning "my God is Yahweh." The name is primarily used in Slavic-speaking countries, particularly in Serbia, Croatia, and other Balkan regions, with Christian Orthodox and Catholic populations, reflecting the widespread veneration of the Prophet Elijah in these cultures.
Iljo currently ranks #1,382 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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