Ilja
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Ilja
Ilja is a Dutch unisex name meaning "God is my light".
Also used in: Slavic (meanings below).
Parents who choose Ilja pick a unisex name from the Dutch tradition, meaning "God is my light". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.
- Origin
- Dutch
- Gender
- Unisex
- Syllables
- 2
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Meaning
God is my light
Popularity
Quick answers about Ilja
What does Ilja mean?
Ilja is a unisex name of Dutch origin meaning "God is my light".
How popular is Ilja?
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How to say Ilja
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Name numerology
6is the Chaldean number for Ilja.
Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.
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Other meanings of Ilja
- Slavic (girl): "God is my light"
- Slavic (boy): "God is my light"
Names with a similar meaning to Ilja
Ilja means "God is my light" — these names share that spirit.
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Questions parents ask about Ilja
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