Ilta
Finnish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ilta
Ilta is a Finnish given name derived from the word "ilta," which means "evening" in Finnish, rooted in the language's nature-based naming tradition.
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Etymology
Ilta is a Finnish given name derived from the word "ilta," which means "evening" in Finnish, rooted in the language's nature-based naming tradition. The name is primarily used in Finland and Finnish-speaking communities, with no significant historical religious association beyond typical Finnish cultural practices.
Ilta currently ranks #940 in the United States as a girl's name.
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