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BoyPronounced Russian /ɪ.ˈlʲja/; Belarusian /i.ˈlʲja/

Ilya

Russian and Belarusian form of Elijah.

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Ilya is a boy name.

Pronunciation: Russian /ɪ.ˈlʲja/; Belarusian /i.ˈlʲja/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationRussian /ɪ.ˈlʲja/; Belarusian /i.ˈlʲja/

Meaning and history

Russian and Belarusian form of Elijah.

Notes and context

Usage: russian, belarusian | Russian: Илья; Belarusian: Ілья

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