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First name Ilja - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Russian
Nameday
Meaning
Ilja is the Russian form of the name Elijah, corresponding to the biblical name Elias. It is traditionally used in Russia and has gained international recognition through notable bearers such as the Russian painter Ilja Jefimowitsch Repin and figure skater Ilja Alexandrowitsch Kulik. The name Ilja reflects a clear Russian origin while being familiar beyond its cultural roots.
Famous people with the first name Ilja
- Ilja Dragunov (Russian wrestler)
- Ilja Seifert (Politician)
- Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer (Dutch writer and poet)
- Ilja Zmiejew (Person)
First names similar to Ilja
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