The meaning of the name Ilya.

Date of: 18.11.2023

The meaning of the name Ilya

Origin of the name Ilya. The name Ilya is Russian, Jewish, Orthodox, Catholic.
Synonyms for the name Ilya. Elijah, Ilyas, Elias, Eli, Elia, Illesh.
Short form of the name Ilya. Ilyukha, Ilyusha, Ilyusya, Lyusya, Ilyunya, Lyunya, Lyulya, Ilyukha, Ilyusha, Ilya, Ilyakha.

The name Elijah is the Russian version of the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning “My God is the Lord,” and can also be translated as “believer.” Another interpretation is that the name Elijah comes from the name Elijah, which means “the fortress of the Lord.”

The most famous is the Old Testament prophet Elijah, who in Islam is referred to as Ilyas. Among modern Catholics, the prophet Elijah is considered the heavenly patron of motorists and motorcyclists, and among Orthodox Christians he is considered the patron of Russian airborne troops, quite possibly because he himself ascended to heaven in a chariot of fire. The dates of Catholic name days are February 16, April 17, July 20. The remaining dates indicated are the Orthodox name days of Elijah. Ilya is artistic, ironic and multifaceted. He is very deep in himself, but he is also capable of empathizing with others.

Ilya is an advisor and teacher. He will tell and show everything to anyone who wants it, but he will only let in his soul to a select few. In character he is very similar to his mother.
There are many folk signs associated with Ilya:
"Peter with a spikelet, Ilya with a bun."
"Ilya's summer ends"
"Ilya the prophet - it's time to mow"
"Ilya begins the harvest, but summer ends"
August 2 is Elijah's day.
People say about a thunderstorm: “Ilya rides across the sky on six stallions.” Thunder comes from the sound of the prophet Elijah's chariot hitting the heavenly pavement as he drives away the unclean spirit. Lightning is the arrows with which Ilya strikes the evil force.
The Holy Prophet Elijah was chosen as the heavenly patron of the Russian airborne troops. (August 2 - Airborne Forces Day)
After Ilya’s day they stop swimming. (Ilya cooled the water)

Famous people named Ilya

Ilya Mechnikov ((1845 - 1916) Russian and French biologist (zoologist, embryologist, immunologist, physiologist and pathologist). Nobel Prize winner in physiology and medicine (1908).)
Ilya Repin ((1844 - 1930) Russian artist-painter, master of portraits, historical and everyday scenes.
Ilya Glazunov ((born 1930) Soviet and Russian artist-painter, teacher. Founder and rector of the Russian Academy of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture I.S. Glazunov. Academician of the Russian Academy of Arts (2000). People's Artist of the USSR (1980). Laureate of the Russian State Prize Federation (1997). Full holder of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland.)
Ilya Reznik ((born 1938) Russian songwriter, People's Artist of Russia (2003). Honorary member of the Russian Academy of Arts.)
Ilya Lagutenko ((born 1968) Russian singer, leader of the Mumiy Troll group)
Ilya Muromets (Orthodox saint, hero, one of the main characters of Russian epics that arose in the 12th–13th centuries. The full epic name is Ilya Muromets, son of Ivan,
Ilya Ilf ((1897 - 1937) Ilf wrote materials of a humorous and satirical nature - mainly feuilletons. In 1927, the creative collaboration of Ilya Ilf and Evgeny Petrov began with joint work on the novel “The Twelve Chairs”.
Ilya Averbukh ((born 1973) Soviet and Russian figure skater (ice dancing). Honored Master of Sports of Russia.
Ilya (Iliy) Shatrov ((1879/1885 - 1952) Russian military musician, bandmaster and composer, author of the waltz “On the Hills of Manchuria”)

fortress of the Lord (Heb.). Derived from the Hebrew Eliyahu - “My battle is Yahweh”, in the literal sense - “belonging to God”, which means God-believing, devoted and righteous.

This name was brought by Christianity from Byzantium, as the biblical name of the prophet Elijah the Thesbite, and began to be widely used by Russians. It was included in the calendar as the name of the preacher of faith in the Lord. During his lifetime, Saint Elijah was a priest of the Church of the Nativity of Christ in the Seine in Novgorod. He was sent to distant lands to fight paganism and eradicate faith in idols and preaching activities.

Energy name

Respect for this name in Rus' has deep roots: here are Russian epics and the Orthodox image of Elijah the Prophet, who at one time replaced the pagan thunderer Perun. At times, Ilya even experiences excessive attention to himself and therefore can behave somewhat warily and reservedly in society. Nevertheless, his character cannot be called closed; rather, he is simply even in his communication with both loved ones and strangers.

In terms of its energy, this name endows its owner with sufficient balance, nevertheless indicating the possibility of an emotional explosion. However, Ilya is not inclined to accumulate tension in himself, and therefore the force of this explosion is unlikely to be too strong, and conflict situations most likely will not leave a deep and painful mark on his soul. In addition, very often this emotional impulse finds its manifestation in aspirations for the future, awakening ambitious dreams in Ilya. In this case, he will persistently build his happy tomorrow, patiently bringing it closer with his own labor.

Indeed, one can envy such perseverance, but there are also nuances here - when a person pays too much attention to future happiness, he may not notice the happiness of today. Perhaps this will make Ilya too strict and dissatisfied with his present life, and it may seem to him that it is this dissatisfaction that pushes him to work for the future. In fact, this is a vicious circle - dreams of tomorrow's happiness give rise to dissatisfaction with today, and dissatisfaction, in turn, strengthens dreams of a bright future. This is similar to trying to reach the horizon, and many bearers of the name, having never achieved the fulfillment of their cherished dream, try to realize it in their children. Maybe that’s why there were so many Ilyichs among our leaders?

Another important trait characteristic of Ilya is his thriftiness and thoroughness, which, combined with patience and the ability to overcome difficulties, can bring him a lot of benefits in life and career, especially if Ilya can learn to enjoy not only the future, but also today’s life. Otherwise, by old age he may turn into a grumpy, obnoxious old man.

Characteristics of the name Ilya

There will be no trouble at all with this child if you carefully monitor his circle of friends - Ilya is not very picky in choosing his friends, he is easily influenced by them, and since he is sociable and active, he has no shortage of acquaintances.

Ilya, as a rule, creates his family in detail - and this is where his economic streak comes into play. He is unlikely to get married without getting firmly on his feet and without having enough income to support his family.

Ilya is an extremely economic person. This trait manifests itself in him even in childhood. With proper upbringing, he becomes a good assistant to parents. He will be very willing to participate in building a summer house, growing a vegetable garden, or repairing a car. Loves children devotedly.

With all his commitment to family and home, Ilya is still restless and willing to travel. He has a sharp mind. He is kind, but quick-tempered. He quickly moves away and is ready to take the blame on himself in any quarrel. Ilya’s character has many maternal traits; in general, he is a person who seems to reflect the rays of a bright, warm sun.

A happy marriage is likely with those whose names are Anna, Vera, Natalya, Sophia. Less suitable for marriage are Galina, Elizaveta, Margarita, Tatyana.

This name is suitable for Taurus, Pisces, Cancer, Leo and not suitable for Aries, Scorpio, Gemini and Virgo.

Secrets of communication

Sometimes when communicating with Ilya it can be difficult to understand how he treats you, however, know that even if he looks a little cold, then most likely this is not due to a negative attitude, but due to his special manner of behavior. Rest assured, if he doesn't like you, he will find a way to let you know, or even tell you straight out. If you want to win Ilya’s favor, then note that he does not like compliments, respecting restraint in praise.

Diminutive and endearing forms of names

Ilyusha, Ilyunya, Ilechka, Ilenka, Ilyasha, Ilyusya, Ilya, Ilka.

Astrological characteristics

Zodiac name correspondence: Capricorn.
Planet: Saturn.
Name colors: brown, light green, sometimes dark crimson.
Most favorable colors: warm tones of yellow, orange.
Talisman stone: carnelian, fire opal.

Ilya's name day

October 11, January 1 (September 28, December 19)- Ilya Muromets, Pechersky, in the Near (Antoniev) caves.
January 27 (14)- Elijah of Sinai, martyr.
August 2 (July 20)- Elijah the Tishbite, prophet.

Trace of a name in history

The idea imposed in Soviet times that Ilya Efimovich Repin(1844–1930), the creator of the painting “Barge Haulers on the Volga”, is a fighter for people’s happiness, even at school she set many people’s teeth on edge and prevented them from perceiving the artist’s paintings as they are, without ideological background. In fact, when choosing subjects for his paintings, Ilya Repin gave preference, first of all, to the emotions inherent in them, as well as the color and even some exoticism of the characters. The idea of "Barge Haulers" ideally met all these requirements and was only the first of a number of such bright paintings as "Ivan the Terrible and his son Ivan", "Princess Sophia", "Meeting of the State Council".

Yes, Repin had a negative attitude towards Nicholas II, called him a “vile barbarian”, “a high-powered mordian”, dreamed “that this “abomination” would collapse.” After the revolution, in 1918, he painted the painting “Cattle of Imperialism”, a kind of continuation of the theme of barge haulers, where they look dirty, dumb and ugly. Repin himself said about this picture: “Cattle” is a deeply depraved creature: constantly in contact with the police, he learns their ability to be predatory like a wolf, toady, but quickly come to reprisals against their masters if they weaken..."

In life, Ilya Repin, according to contemporaries, was a friendly, gentle person and had many friends. Despite the fact that he came from a poor family and achieved everything in life only thanks to his bright talent and hard everyday work, class hatred was alien to him. Based on his own experience, he was sure: in principle, every poor person can get out of poverty - you just have to really want to. To those who doubted, Ilya Repin said: “Look at me. I was born a military peasant, and this is a very despicable title - only serfs were considered lower than peasants.”

Repin spent the last 30 years of his life in the village of Kuokkala, which after the October Revolution ended up abroad, as part of independent Finland. In recent years, Repin has created a number of paintings on religious themes.

Attempts by the Soviet government to return Repin to the USSR failed; in private letters he claimed that while the Bolsheviks were in power, he did not want to have anything to do with Russia.

Other famous namesakes of Ilya

Ilya Buyalsky(1789–1866) - surgeon one of the founders of topographic anatomy. Buyalsky owns one of the first manuals on forensic medicine in Russian literature. Buyalsky's most significant work is the Anatomical and Surgical Tables, published in three parts (1828, 1835, 1852), the first original atlas on operative surgery in Russia. One of those few cases when the skill and experience of the doctor I.V. Buyalsky turned out to be helpless was his farewell visit to the poet A.S. Pushkin, who was dying after a duel. Ilya Vasilyevich’s longtime friend V.I. Dal called Ilya Vasilyevich as an indisputable authority. But it was already too late...
Ilya Sergeevich Glazunov(b. 1930) - modern Russian painter and graphic artist, People's Artist of the USSR; portrait painter, set designer, founder and rector of the Russian Academy of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture. Academician of the Russian Academy of Arts, laureate of the State Prize of the Russian Federation.
Ilya Arnoldovich Ilf(1897–1937, real name Yechiel-Leib Fainzilberg) - Russian Soviet writer and journalist. In creative collaboration with Evgeny Petrov, he wrote satirical novels “The Twelve Chairs” and “The Golden Calf”.
Ilya Lagutenko(b. 1968) - singer and founder of the rock group Mumiy Troll.
Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov(1845-1916) - Russian biologist and pathologist, one of the founders of comparative pathology, evolutionary embryology and domestic microbiology, immunology, creator of the doctrine of phagocytosis and the theory of immunity, creator of a scientific school, founder of scientific gerontology, corresponding member (1883), honorary member (1902) St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences. Since 1888 at the Pasteur Institute (Paris). Created a theory of the origin of multicellular organisms. Winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1908).
Ilya Muromets- Orthodox saint, hero, one of the main characters of Russian epics that arose in the 12th–13th centuries.
Ilya Lvovich Selvinsky(1899–1968) - Russian Soviet poet and playwright, representative of the literary movement of constructivism.
Ilya Grigorievich Erenburg(1891–1967) – Russian writer, publicist, public figure; laureate of the International Lenin Prize. Ilya Ehrenburg is the author of the slogan “Kill the German!” Adolf Hitler personally ordered the capture and hanging of Ehrenburg. Nazi propaganda gave Ehrenburg the nickname "Stalin's House Jew."

Short form of the name Ilya. Ilyukha, Ilyusha, Ilyusya, Lyusya, Ilyunya, Lyunya, Lyulya, Ilyukha, Ilyusha, Ilya, Ilyakha, Lij, Lais, Eliot, Eli, Lias, Ile, Liash.
Synonyms for the name Ilya. Elijah, Ilyas, Elias, Eli, Elia, Eliya, Illesh, Elijah, Elijah, Elias, Ellis, Eliash, Ilie.
Origin of the name Ilya. The name Ilya is Russian, Jewish, Orthodox, Catholic.

The name Ilya has many European analogues - Elijah, Eliash, Eli (emphasis on the first syllable), Ilyas. Do not confuse the affectionate address Eli with the female name Ellie, which is more often used as the name Ella, but is also an appeal to many other female names.

The most famous is the Old Testament prophet Elijah, who is referred to in Islam as Ilyas. Among modern Catholics, the prophet Elijah is considered the heavenly patron of motorists and motorcyclists, and among Orthodox Christians he is considered the patron of Russian airborne troops, quite possibly because he himself ascended to heaven in a chariot of fire. The dates of Catholic name days are February 16, April 17, July 20. The remaining dates indicated are the Orthodox name days of Elijah.

Ilya is artistic, ironic and multifaceted. He is very deep in himself, but he is also capable of empathizing with others. Ilya is an advisor and teacher. He will tell and show everything to anyone who wants it, but he will only let in his soul to a select few.

In company, Ilya is cheerful and sociable. He communicates easily with any people, without conflict. Ilya always puts his family first, although for a short time he can still forget about it, listening to the advice of his friends. Coldness and neglect, which are simply unbearable for him, can push Ilya away from his family and loved ones.

Ilya is quick-tempered, but quickly cools down. After quarrels, he repents for a long time of his incontinence. Although Ilya tends to get cocky at times, a man, as a rule, keeps his heart in check. Before proposing to his beloved, he will prepare all the conditions for living together. Ilya's impulsive actions often lead to failures and disappointments. His resourcefulness helps a man overcome them.

Ilya has well-developed intuition. He is able to correctly assess the situation, and, having assessed it, a man quickly makes the right decision and sets a goal for himself. But all sorts of little things often prevent Ilya from achieving his goal.

Ilya is smart, has a good memory, and is able to judge events from different points of view.

Ilya is not very picky when choosing friends. And the creative potential of this person largely depends on the degree of his love. He is attentive, gentle and caring towards his chosen one.

It is important for Ilya that his woman is spiritually close to him. Then he is able to appreciate her. Family becomes the most important thing for Ilya. He loves his wife endlessly, and is unusually gentle and kind with his children.

Although more often Ilya strives to choose an occupation that is not related to organizational activities, sometimes the profession itself chooses him. You can meet Ilya the doctor or Ilya the teacher. Whatever work this man chooses for himself, most likely he will achieve significant professional heights in this field. Ilya works best in tandem with a colleague whose character traits complement Ilya’s.

Since childhood, Ilya has developed a sense of ownership. He prefers to organize both games and business independently, and then bear full responsibility for the results. Ilya rarely has his head in the clouds; a specific result is important to him. By nature he is kind and gentle, but he expresses all dissatisfaction directly. Partly because of this, the implementation of his plans is not always possible for this man.

Ilya's name day

Ilya celebrates his name day on January 1, January 21, January 25, January 27, February 3, February 13, March 1, April 5, April 10, June 23, August 2, August 25, August 30, September 16, September 26, September 30 , October 11, November 16, November 17, November 22, December 5, December 9, December 18, December 29, December 31.

Famous people named Ilya

Ilya Mechnikov ((1845 - 1916) Russian and French biologist (zoologist, embryologist, immunologist, physiologist and pathologist). One of the founders of evolutionary embryology, discoverer of phagocytosis and intracellular digestion, creator of the comparative pathology of inflammation, phagocytic theory of immunity, founder of scientific gerontology. Laureate Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1908).)
Ilya Erenburg ((1891 - 1967) Soviet prose writer, poet, translator from French and Spanish, publicist, photographer and public figure)
Ilya Repin ((1844 - 1930) Russian artist-painter, master of portraits, historical and everyday scenes. Academician of the Imperial Academy of Arts. Memoirist, author of a number of essays that compiled the book of memoirs “Distant Close”. Teacher, was a professor - head of the workshop (1894- 1907) and rector (1898-1899) of the Academy of Arts, at the same time he taught at Tenisheva’s school-workshop; among his students are B.M. Kustodiev, I.E. Grabar, I.S. Kulikov, F.A. Malyavin, A. P. Ostroumov-Lebedeva, also gave private lessons to V.A. Serov.)
Ilya Frank ((1908 - 1990) Soviet physicist, Nobel Prize laureate (1958) for the discovery and interpretation of the Cherenkov effect (together with Cherenkov and Tamm), laureate of two Stalin Prizes (1946, 1953) and the USSR State Prize (1971))
Ilya Glazunov ((born 1930) Soviet and Russian artist-painter, teacher. Founder and rector of the Russian Academy of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture I.S. Glazunov. Academician of the Russian Academy of Arts (2000). People's Artist of the USSR (1980). Laureate of the State Prize of the Russian Federation Federation (1997). Full holder of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland.)
Ilya Mazuruk ((1906 - 1989) Soviet polar pilot, Hero of the Soviet Union)
Ilya Reznik ((born 1938) Russian songwriter, People's Artist of Russia (2003). Honorary member of the Russian Academy of Arts.)
Ilya Lagutenko ((born 1968) Russian singer, leader of the Mumiy Troll group)
Ilya Muromets (Orthodox saint, hero, one of the main heroes of Russian epics that arose in the 12th–13th centuries. The full epic name is Ilya Muromets, son of Ivan, less common is Ilya Murovets, son of Ivan. A hero who embodies the people's ideal of a hero-warrior, people's intercessor. In Kmita of Chernobyl (XVI century) Ilya is Muravlenin, not Muromets, in Erich Lassota (XVI century) - Ilya Morovlin, in some epics of the 17th century - Ilya Murovich or Ilya Murovets. It is possible that in the folk epic the image of Ilya Muromets merged with the venerable Elijah of Pechersk. He lived 800 years ago.)
Ilya Buyalsky ((1789 - 1866) Russian anatomist and surgeon, academician of the Imperial Academy of Arts. One of the founders of topographic anatomy.)
Ilya Ilf ((1897 - 1937) real name - Yehiel-Leib Fainzilberg, the pseudonym "Ilf" may be an abbreviation of his name Ilya Fainzilberg, but more likely an abbreviation of his Jewish name in accordance with the Jewish tradition of nominal abbreviations; Soviet writer and journalist. Ilf wrote materials of a humorous and satirical nature - mainly feuilletons. In 1927, the creative collaboration of Ilya Ilf and Evgeny Petrov began with the joint work on the novel “The Twelve Chairs”. Subsequently, various works were written in collaboration with Evgeny Petrov, the most famous of which is the novel " Twelve Chairs" (1928) and the novel "The Golden Calf" (1931).)
Ilya Averbukh ((born 1973) Soviet and Russian figure skater (ice dancing). Honored Master of Sports of Russia. Awarded the Order of Friendship (2003). Currently, he is an entrepreneur, producer of his own ice show, choreographer in figure skating. Paired with Irina Lobacheva: silver medalist at the Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, world champion 2002, European champion 2003, Russian champion (1997, 2000-2002). Together with Marina Anisina, two-time world junior champion (1990 and 1992) .)
Ilya Averbakh ((1934 - 1986) Soviet film director, screenwriter, Honored Artist of the RSFSR)
Ilya (Iliy) Shatrov ((1879/1885 - 1952) Russian military musician, bandmaster and composer, author of the waltz “On the Hills of Manchuria”)
Ilya Efron ((1847 - 1917) one of the most famous pre-revolutionary Russian typographers and book publishers)
Ilya Vasilevsky ((1882 - 1938) pseudonyms: Ne-Bukva, A. Glebov, Phoenix; Russian journalist, feuilletonist)
Ilya Gruzinov ((1781 - 1813) professor of anatomy, physiology and forensic medicine at the Imperial Moscow University, who discovered in 1812 that the source of the human voice can be tracheal membranes)
Ilya Kormiltsev ((1959 - 2007) Russian poet, translator from English, Italian, Polish and French, music and literary critic, editor-in-chief of the publishing house "Ultra.Kultura" (2003 - 2007); main author of the lyrics of the group "Nautilus Pompilius" )
Ilya Frez ((1909 - 1994) Soviet film director and screenwriter. People's Artist of the USSR (1989). Laureate of the USSR State Prize (1974).)
Ilya Gringolts ((born 1982) Russian violinist. Prize winner at the St. Petersburg competition “I am a composer” (I prize, 1993; Grand Prix, 1995, 1996). Performs solo concerts with leading symphony orchestras in Russia and abroad. Winner International Paganini Violin Competition (1998), laureate of other international competitions.)
Ilya Golosov ((1883 - 1945) Soviet architect who worked in the style of symbolic romanticism and constructivism)
Ilya Zubov ((born 1923) full holder of the Order of Glory, People's Deputy of the USSR, participant in the Great Patriotic War)
Ilya Sadofyev ((1899 – 1965) Russian Soviet poet, translator)
Ilya Imyanitov ((1918 - 1987) Soviet scientist, researcher of atmospheric electricity, developer of instruments and methods for measuring electric fields in the atmosphere using aircraft, electrical conductivity of the atmosphere, space charges of the atmosphere and clouds. Author and organizer of research on the electrical properties of clouds.)
Ilya Ionov ((1887 - 1942) real name – Bernstein; Russian revolutionary and publishing worker)
Ilya Reiderman ((born 1937) Russian poet, philosopher, cultural critic, music critic, member of the Writers' Union of Russia (2012))
Ilya Kan ((1909 - 1978) Soviet chess player, international master (1950), second of Mikhail Botvinnik during the world championship match with Vasily Smyslov (1954). Champion of Moscow (1936). Participated in 10 USSR championships.)
Ilya Konstantinovsky ((1913 - 1995) Russian writer, playwright and translator)
M. Ilyin ((1896 - 1953) real name - Ilya Marshak; Russian Soviet writer, chemical engineer. Younger brother of S.Ya. Marshak.)
Ilya Melamed ((1895 - 1938) Soviet military and economic figure, one of the organizers of industry. Director of the 1st State Bearing Plant (GPP) named after L.M. Kaganovich.)
Ilya Mate ((born 1956) Soviet freestyle wrestler, Olympic champion, Honored Master of Sports of the USSR (1979). The first Olympic champion in freestyle wrestling from the USSR among athletes representing the rural sports community.)
Ilya Ulyanov ((1831 - 1886) statesman, teacher, supporter of universal education equal for all nationalities. Ilya Ulyanov became famous due to his famous revolutionary sons - Alexander Ulyanov and Vladimir Ulyanov-Lenin.)
Ilya Gorelov ((1928 - 1999) Russian philologist, Doctor of Philology (1977), professor of the Department of German Philology at Saratov State University since 1982, one of the largest domestic specialists in psycholinguistics. He studied the problems of the ontogenesis of consciousness, bilingualism, non-verbal communication. He also worked problems of the Volga Germans.)
Ilya Tchaikovsky ((1795 - 1880) mining engineer, major general, father of composer P.I. Tchaikovsky)
Ilya Nazarov ((1919 - 1944) senior sergeant, Hero of the Soviet Union)
Ilya Ostroukhov ((1858 - 1929) Russian landscape artist, collector. Member of the Association of Traveling Art Exhibitions, the Union of Russian Artists, academician of the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts. Friend of P.M. Tretyakov, one of the leaders of the Tretyakov Gallery. Collected paintings, icons. Collection of icons Ostroukhov was considered one of the best in Russia. In 1890, he opened a private museum. In 1918, the museum was nationalized, and Ostroukhov was appointed its lifelong curator. Since 1920, it was called the “Museum of Iconography and Painting named after I.S. Ostroukhov.” After the death of the curator, the museum disbanded, and its funds were dispersed to museums. A significant part of Ostroukhov’s collection of icons is in the collection of the department of ancient Russian art of the Tretyakov Gallery. Nowadays, the museum “Russian Literature of the 20th Century” is located in the memorial house of the artist and collector Ostroukhov. The museum organizes rotating exhibitions on the history of literature of the 20th century and exhibitions of artists related to literature.)
Ilya Galyuza ((born 1979) Ukrainian football player, midfielder)
Ilya Garkavy ((1888 - 1937) Soviet military leader, corps commander)
Ilya Veldzhanov ((born 1934) Belarusian and Turkmen statesman, diplomat and military man. The first lieutenant general in Turkmenistan.)
Ilya Artishchev ((1923 - 1981) Major of the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army, participant in the Great Patriotic War, Hero of the Soviet Union (1945))
Ilya Rigin ((born 1986) Russian theater and film actor)
Ilya Vasyuk ((1919 - 1969) captain of the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army, participant in the Great Patriotic War, Hero of the Soviet Union (1944))

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Ilya is the Russian version of the name of the Old Testament prophet Eliyahu. The interpretation of the name from Hebrew is “the power of God,” “the strength of the Lord,” or even the abbreviated unpronounceable name of God. That is, the name belongs to the theophoric ones, those whose root is the name of the Almighty. Therefore, in the Orthodox calendar, Elijah’s name days are quite frequent: January 1, January 21, January 27, March 1, April 5, May 20, August 2, August 25, August 30, September 26, September 30, November 16, November 17, 22 November, December 5, December 18, December 29, December 31. Among Catholics, Elijah is venerated only twice a year - February 16 and July 20. The namesake patron saints are considered to be Elijah of Egypt, the hermit; Elijah the Egyptian, Caesarea (Palestinian), martyr; Elijah the Egyptian, martyr; Elijah of Sinai, venerable martyr; Elijah of Tire, martyr; Ilya Muromets, Pechersky, recluse in the Near (Antoniev) caves; Ilya of Murom, miracle worker of Pechersk, originally from the city of Murom, monk of the Kiev-Pechersk Monastery (XII century); Elijah Tomsky (Kyustendzhisky), martyr; Elijah the Tishbite, prophet.
By the way, according to signs, it is Ilya who creates a roar in the sky, which meteorologists call thunder. The actual roar is made by his heavenly fiery chariot.

Sexuality of the name Ilya
Attentive and caring, Ilya values emotional intimacy. He should be comfortable with his partner, he does not tolerate being pressured. Like a true conqueror, Ilya strives to win the heart of a worthy, self-confident woman. Perhaps in public he can be a little cold with his significant other. But he will never allow caustic remarks towards his lady from strangers. He is confident in the correctness of his choice and will defend the honor of his chosen one before the whole world. Moreover, left alone with his beloved, Ilya is ready to sing about her beauty for hours.
Ilya is quite inventive in bed, but carnal pleasures alone are not enough for him. There must be a mystery in his beloved, then he will be constantly near this puzzle. Otherwise, the slightly flighty and amorous Ilya, having received “his own,” can set off to conquer new heights. Ilya is quite easy to captivate, but incredibly difficult to keep. He makes quite high demands on his chosen one, but he himself rarely finishes what he starts. Ilya’s undoubted advantage is his flexible character. He does not like scandals and quarrels, trying to solve problems in a civilized and peaceful way. It is worth noting Ilya’s loyalty. Despite his emotional and external frivolity, Ilya is ready to remain close to the woman he loves for years, completely forgetting about the existence of other females.

In marriage, he proves himself to be a thrifty and attentive spouse. One must appreciate his homeliness, because if Ilya gets burned in his family life, it is unlikely that he will decide to repeat such an experience.
Usually men named Ilya are in no hurry to go to the registry office. They need to carefully weigh the pros and cons and evaluate all the positive qualities of the chosen one. Alfonism is alien to Ilya. Therefore, he decides to start a family only when he is confident on his feet and able to provide for his wife and child. Material resources mean a lot to him, and his main gift to the woman he loves is stability. As a father, Ilya is incredibly caring, he spoils his children, but raises them to be good and confident people. Children raised by Ilya are capable of much, even revolution, like Vladimir Ilyich Lenin :).

The secret of the name Ilya

The unique flag of the name is a bright red background with a blue stripe in the middle. The astrological patron is the courageous planet Mars, the zodiac sign is Capricorn. Of the precious stones that suit Ilya - diamond, talisman stone - carnelian. In the animal world, Ilya speaks the same language as the nightingale, and from the plant world they are close - cornflower and elm.

When choosing a name for a child, you should pay attention to the boy’s zodiac sign. The name Ilya is ideal for those born under the sign of Pisces, Aries, Scorpio, Virgo and Gemini.

Ilya is a kind, open person, he does not like to hold grudges and would rather flare up immediately, but will not accumulate resentment. Throughout his life, Ilya has been accompanied by a feeling of some dissatisfaction. He is constantly waiting for positive changes, which is why he sometimes does not notice these very changes. He is impulsive, and sometimes falls under the influence of others. But due to inconstancy, he is not able to get carried away with one project for a long time. Ilya’s sharp mind will come in handy in the field of medicine and pedagogy. Business executive Ilya is doomed to success. He always has powerful friends and knows how to account for expenses and profits. Often, Ilya can continue family traditions and choose the vocation for which his parents prepared him. For full realization he needs the support of loved ones. He doesn't like flattery, but appreciates sincere compliments. And he desperately needs praise from his family.

Ilya has a strong urge for creativity and craftsmanship. He loves to work and shows his readiness to work from the first days of his life. Little Ilyusha is always ready to help his parents with housework. But Ilya does not shine at school. In his early years, Ilya was more interested in finding new friends than new knowledge. But at an older age, natural curiosity compensates for lost time.

Compatibility with other names
In the sexual aspect, Ilya is at ease with Irina, Vera, Sofia, Anna, Angela and Elena. Girls with the names Vera, Natalya, Anna and Sofia are ideal for marriage. Relationships with Evgenia, Elizaveta and Olga are threatened with divorce. It’s not easy for Ilya to get along with Larisa, Zoya, Alla.

Famous people
Ilya Repin – artist; Ilya Mechnikov is a scientist who endowed humanity with immunity, or rather developed the phagocytic theory of immunity; Ilya Glazunov – artist; Ilya Ilf is the co-author of the sparkling novel “12 Chairs”; Ilya Lagutenko - the cat's voice of Russian rock; Ilya Reznik is a composer, honor and conscience of the Soviet stage.

Video meaning of the name Ilya

Ilya is a name that has become increasingly popular in recent years. It is suitable for boys who stand out for their good nature and courage. The name also has many positive characteristics that allow its owner to “stand out” among people.

Ilya naturally has many positive qualities. But before you give this name to your child, you should carefully study its origin and characteristics.

The name Ilya has Jewish roots. It originates from the name Eliyahu. On our territory it appeared during the period of baptism of the inhabitants of Kievan Rus. Most often it was given to children from church families, but then, along with the development of maritime trade, the name became widespread throughout Rus', among all classes.

Meaning

Elijah translated means “the fortress of the Lord.” There is another version of the meaning of the name - “my God is Yahweh.”

Fate

As a child, Ilya is very cheerful and active. He basks in the affection and love of his parents, who pamper him. He knows how to win respect from his friends, despite the egoism present in his character. Ilyusha is always in the circle of numerous friends. But not everyone has a positive influence on him, so parents should carefully consider this issue and, if possible, control their son’s social circle.

During his school years, the boy does not strive to be an excellent student, but he studies quite well. Since he has an innate musical talent, he is a regular visitor to music clubs, a participant in school productions and other events where he is required to sing or play any musical instruments.

At home, they try not to overload the boy with work, but he reaches out to help his parents. He can do everything from an early age - wash the dishes, clean the apartment, dig up the garden and even fix a car or build a house (of course, together with adults). And if you don’t remove the guy from such matters, then he can grow into a completely economical man.

As for the profession, all roads are open to Ilya. He has a sharp mind, good intuition and hard work. Therefore, he can become anyone, even a teacher, a doctor or a builder. Also, a guy with this name is extremely sensitive to the implementation of the law. Due to his heightened sense of justice, he can become an excellent and incorruptible representative of government or a military man. If he gets a leadership position, he will calmly cope with this task.

Since Ilya quickly acquires connections, he has no problems with money. If necessary, he will instantly find someone to turn to for help. Moreover, he never asks for a loan, but is looking for a method of additional income. Ilyusha saves money for a rainy day and easily lends it to friends. But you shouldn’t delay giving back; Ilya likes everything to be done within the designated time frame.

Love in the life of the owner of this name has a special meaning. As a rule, he needs a woman who will love him to pieces. He is too picky in choosing a life partner, so it seems that he often misses real chances for happiness. But this only benefits him. Such a man starts a family only when he can confidently stand on his own two feet.

Ilya’s wife may feel like she’s behind a stone wall. He is extremely devoted to his family, loves his wife, helps her in everyday life. Money issues are mainly decided by the wife. But it’s better to consult with Ilya about large expenses: he will never refuse, but he must be aware of everything.

Friends and family can often gather in a man’s house. He himself likes to relax and is not averse to eating tastefully in company. Moreover, Ilya knows exactly how to entertain his comrades - he will sing, play, and tell jokes.

Children in Ilya's family grow up in love and affection. Dad tries to pamper them in every possible way, never swears and practically forbids nothing. Therefore, his children often grow up to be selfish, eccentric and eccentric people. But Ilya is sure that he is raising his children correctly, because they have one childhood, and they should live it in joy.

Regarding health, it is worth saying that it is quite strong. The main thing is that as a child he is not looked after or wrapped up during walks. If a guy tempers himself within reasonable limits, he will grow up to be a strong man.

Character

The character of those named Ilya is quite flexible and balanced. Its distinctive feature is a sense of ownership, which manifests itself already in early childhood. Little Ilya knows how to organize any business or game, as long as he is the organizer of everything and the responsible person.

Name characteristics:

Kindness. Sometimes it goes beyond reasonable limits, which people around us use for their own purposes.
Straightforwardness. He will not beat around the bush; it is easier for him to express his opinion than to try to please.
Frankness. Ilya keeps a lot of things behind seven locks. But in principle, he is a completely open and sincere person.
Lack of rancor. Ilya cannot remember insults for a long time. He is extremely condescending towards the mistakes of other people, as well as his own.
Ability to achieve goals. A man with this name does not like to talk or dream a lot; he is used to acting. He is interested in a concrete and quick result, and not in illusion and fantasy.
Sociability. He will always find, if not friends, then like-minded people.
Mobility and activity. It is difficult for him to sit in one place, so the guy is always on the move, striving to live.
Intellectual development.
Good memory and intuition.
Ability to analyze a situation and quickly make decisions.
Thrift. He can do almost anything, even if many consider it not a “male” activity.
Hot temper. Sometimes Ilya can unexpectedly explode, but he also quickly cools down, forgets grievances, and again looks at life with optimism.
Attachment. The guy has great difficulty enduring separation from loved ones. And to avoid this (if this is possible), he can sacrifice a lot.

The character of the owner of the name also depends on the date of birth. Winter Ilya may seem too serious and shy in appearance. But at heart he is as open as all his namesakes.

Spring Ilya is distinguished by an increased sense of jealousy. This should definitely be taken into account not only by the wife, but also by the parents. If a boy does not grow up alone in a family, then he will certainly be jealous of his mom and dad for his own sisters and brothers.

The summer owner of the name has all the best character qualities that are listed above. He is kind, generous, cheerful, sociable. A marriage with such Ilya will be like a fairy tale, in which only goodness and magic will reign.

Autumn's namesake can be overly sentimental. He can withdraw into himself, remain alone for a long time, and ponder his fate. A few but trusted friends who always know how to distract a guy and how to cheer him up will be able to get him out of this state.

Name day

Ilya celebrates Angel Day twice a year. Name days are celebrated according to the Orthodox calendar:

1st of January;
August 2.

Name color

Bright red.

Name flower

Church name, calendar

At baptism, a boy can receive various names. In the Orthodox calendar there is the name Elijah and Ilya. Therefore, parents can decide for themselves what name to baptize their child.

Translation of name, in different languages

The name Ilya is read differently in different countries, and therefore the spelling of the name is slightly different:

In German – Elias.
In English – Elijah.
In Bulgarian - Ilia.
In Belarusian - Illya.
In Italian – Elia.
In Ukrainian – Illya.
In Romanian – Ilie.

Full name, shortened and affectionate

The full name Ilya can be abbreviated as Ilya. And diminutively it will sound like this - Ileika, Ilyukha, Ilyusha, Ilyushenka.

What names are suitable for patronymics?

Ilyich and Ilyinichna - such patronymics form a name; they fit almost any Russian name.

The most suitable names for boys:

Vladimir.
Alexander.
Peter.
Yuri.
Oleg.
Paul.
Ilya.
Anatoly.
Igor.
Konstantin.

The most suitable names for girls:

Anna.
Daria.
Zhanna.
Victoria.
Catherine.
Natalia.
Marina.
Lydia.
Evgenia.
Julia.

Name compatibility

The name Ilya is compatible with such female names as Anna, Vera, Natalya, Sophia, Ulyana. Relationships with women named Angelina, Valeria, Veronica, Euphrosyne, Zhanna, Christina will be more strained.

How to incline

This name is declined according to cases as follows:

Nominative - Ilya.
Genitive - Ilya.
Dative - Ilya.
Accusative - Ilya.
Creative - Ilya.
Prepositional - Ilya.

Famous people with this name

Among the famous people with the name Ilya there are versatile people:

Holy Prophet Elijah , who was one of the significant prophets of the Old Testament. He was born nine hundred years before the birth of Christ. Elijah was taken to heaven alive in a chariot of fire because he zealously spoke of the glory of God.
Ilya Muromets - one of the most beloved heroes of Russian epics. It embodies the strength, courage, unshakable fortitude and generosity of the Russian people.
Ileiko Muromets - was an impostor who called himself Tsarevich Peter Fedorovich.
Ilya Repin - one of the most famous and great Russian painters. His paintings reflected a variety of historical themes and contemporary moments. His most famous works are “Barge Haulers on the Volga”, “Ivan the Terrible and His Son Ivan” and many others.
Ilya Mechnikov - biologist who worked both in Russia and in France. It was he who carried out the first studies in embryology, intracellular digestion, and became the discoverer of phagocytosis.
Ilya Erenburg - Soviet poet, prose writer, translator and photographer.
Ilya Glazunov - Soviet and Russian teacher, artist and painter.
Ilya Mazuruk – Hero of the Soviet Union, polar pilot.
Ilya Reznik - People's Artist of Russia, songwriter, honorary member of the Russian Academy of Arts.
Ilya Kormiltsev – translator from Italian, English, French and Polish languages. Poet, literary and music critic.

Ilya has excellent character traits that manifest themselves in early childhood. The fate of a boy with this name depends entirely on his environment, so in childhood, parents need to pay attention to their son’s social circle.

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