Illja
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Illja
Illja is a Scandinavian and Germanic form of Elijah, derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu (אליהו), meaning "my God is Yahweh." The name has roots in Old Testament tradition where the prophet Elijah was a central figure in Jewish and Christian scripture.
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Etymology
Illja is a Scandinavian and Germanic form of Elijah, derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu (אליהו), meaning "my God is Yahweh." The name has roots in Old Testament tradition where the prophet Elijah was a central figure in Jewish and Christian scripture.
The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries (particularly Finland, Sweden, and Norway) and Germanic regions, reflecting Lutheran Protestant traditions in Northern Europe, though it ultimately derives from Judeo-Christian religious heritage.
Illja currently ranks #912 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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