Ilina: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: eel-een-ah
Origin: Israel
gender-female

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Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: My god is yahweh

Ilina is a name of Slavic origin, often considered a feminine form of Iliya, which is derived from the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning my God is Yahweh. In Bulgarian culture, Ilina is associated with light and is often used as a feminine given name. The name has evolved over time, with various cultural adaptations and spellings such as Iliyana, and Ilinka. Ilina transcends linguistic boundaries, spreading hope and faith, and its profound meaning can positively influence its bearers.

Ilina Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Ilina is currently #17570 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Ilina is currently #9981 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Ilina is currently #8399 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Ilina is currently #4743 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
chat-overall Australian: Ilina is currently #8527 on Kiindred Australian Names

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