Ilja
The name Ilja is of East Slavic Origin and is mostly used for boys. It is an alternative spelling of the name Ilya and can also be spelt Illia, Illya, or Ilia. The name Ilja is a variation of the Hebrew name Elijah, which means 'My God is Yahweh'. Yahweh is an ancient deity worshipped by the people of Judah and Olden Israel. It is also a variation of the Greek name Elias, which is derived from Elijah. In Kurdish, the meaning of Ilja translates to 'glorious' or 'great'. The name is also immensely popular in Russia and Ukraine. Ilja is also a popular Swedish name for both boys and girls, and the meaning of Ilja is 'My God is the Lord'. The name Ilja corresponds with the number 5 according to numerology, which means that boys given this name are likely to be strong, adventurous, goal-oriented, and curious. They are believed to love travelling to new places and taking in new experiences and become restless if they are bound to a place for too long.
Gender
Ilja is most often associated with the gender: neutral.
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Spelling Of Ilja
I-L-J-A, 4-letter neutral given name.