Ilia
Ilia is a Muslim boy name meaning “My God is the Lord; the Prophet Ilyas”.
| Meaning | My God is the Lord; the Prophet Ilyas |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew (Elijah) |
| Arabic spelling | ایلیا |
| Pronunciation | ee-lee-YAH |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ilia
Ilia is a form of Elijah, from Hebrew 'my God is the LORD'. In Islam Elijah is the Prophet Ilyās, mentioned in the Quran as one of the righteous. In Iran Ilia (Iliya) has become one of the most popular boys' names in recent years, partly because some Shia traditions link the name Iliya with Imam ʿAli.
Is Ilia a Muslim name?
Yes. Ilia is a form of Ilyas (Elijah), a prophet named in the Quran, and it is a popular Muslim name in Iran.
Is Ilia in the Quran?
Ilyas is named in the Quran: 'And indeed, Ilyas was among the messengers' (Quran 37:123).
Where is the name Ilia used?
A top boys' name in Iran in the 2010s and 2020s.
Gifts with the name Ilia
- Ilia name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Ilia baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ilia mean?
Ilia means 'My God is the Lord; the Prophet Ilyas'. It comes from Hebrew (Elijah).
Is Ilia a Muslim name?
Yes. Ilia is a form of Ilyas (Elijah), a prophet named in the Quran, and it is a popular Muslim name in Iran.
How do you write Ilia in Arabic?
Ilia is written ایلیا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ilia?
Ilia is pronounced ee-lee-YAH.
Is Ilia mentioned in the Quran?
Ilyas is named in the Quran: 'And indeed, Ilyas was among the messengers' (Quran 37:123).