Ilja: Name day
Name day
Ilja's name day is observed on April 9th in Finland. The name day is also celebrated on July 20th in both the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Ilja Overview Origin Meaning Gender
The masculine name Ilja possesses a spiritual origin derived from Hebrew, conveying the powerful meaning, "My God is the Lord." Historically, this specific spelling is often associated with Eastern European regions, distinguishing it from common English variants in the USA. While not widely used stateside, it offers a sophisticated and historically grounded choice. The name projects a mood of thoughtful strength, combining classic elegance with quiet intensity. Its deep history grants it a reliable and mature tone, confirming its status as a traditionally strong male identifier across the globe.
Name Day List: Ilja
Name Day List - similar names (Ilja)
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 Croatia | 19 | January | Mario, Ljiljana, Marta |
 Estonia | 27 | January | Vilja, Vilje |
| Croatia | 14 | March | Matilda, Miljana, Borka |
| Croatia | 16 | March | Hrvoje, Miljan |
 Finland | 6 | April | Ville, Vilho, Viljami, Jami, Vilhelm, Vili |
| Estonia | 19 | May | Emilie, Emma, Miili, Milja, Milla, Milli |
| Finland | 19 | May | Emilia, Emma, Mila, Milena, Amalia, Emmi, Milja, Milka, Milla, Amelia |
| Estonia | 20 | May | Liilia, Lilian, Liili, Lille, Lilli, Lilja |
| Finland | 20 | May | Lilian, Lilja, Karoliina, Lila, Lili, Lilli, Lilia |
| Estonia | 5 | June | Viljar, Viljer, Viljo, Vilju, Vilimo |
| Croatia | 28 | June | Irenej, Smiljan |
| Estonia | 7 | August | Vaido, Vaigo, Vaiko, Hiljar, Hiljo |
| Finland | 12 | September | Valma, Vilja, Neo |
| Estonia | 8 | October | Hilja, Hilje, Hilju |
| Finland | 8 | October | Hilja |
| Estonia | 22 | November | Cecilia, Säsil, Silja, Silje, Sille |
| Finland | 22 | November | Selja, Silja, Seela, Cecilia |
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