The name Ilia: meaning and origin
- Ilia name meaning
- Ilia origin
- Georgian names
Ilia is the Georgian form of the Hebrew Eliyahu and means my God is the Lord. In Georgia it is the name of Ilia Chavchavadze, father of the nation.
Where does the name Ilia come from and what does it mean?
The name comes from the Hebrew Eliyahu, meaning my God is the Lord. In the Bible Elijah is a great prophet who rose to heaven in a chariot of fire. For Georgians, though, the name is tied above all to Ilia Chavchavadze.
Famous people named Ilia
Well-known bearers include Ilia Chavchavadze, writer and public figure later recognised as a saint, and Ilia II, Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia.
When is the Ilia name day?
Iliaoba is celebrated on 2 August, the feast of the Prophet Elijah.
What character is linked to the name Ilia?
People say Ilias are wise, patriotic and people of firm principle. Their words often lead others. Common pet names: Ilo, Iliko.
The numerology number of Ilia
In the Georgian alphabet every letter has a number value: ა is 1, ბ is 2, გ is 3 and so on. The letters of Ilia in Georgian (ილია) add up to 51, which reduces to 6. In numerology, 6 is the number of care, family and harmony. It is a playful tradition rather than science, but it is fun to see how well it fits.